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Picc line w/tip in sup vena cava. mild posterior congestion & background of volume overload w/possible trace left pleural effusion? explain please...

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Fluid: Looks like some fluid (not infection) in the lungs and possibly fluid outside the lung between the lung and the ribcage on the left.

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Assume CXR reading: PICC = Percutaneous Intervenous central Cathiter, IV line in your arm in good position. Lung reflect slight fluid overload / CHF ( Congestive Heart Failure).

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 2/24/2016

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A member asked:

Picc line w/tip in sup vena cava. mild posterior congestion & background of volume overload w/possible trace left pleural effusion? explain please...

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Dr Sigari agreed

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