Pneumonia Pleural effusions/ complications,”-usually unilateral parapneumonic effusions Uncomplicated: fluid from pneumonia into pleura. High pH, low glucose, LDH ratio >0.6. Abx Complicated: bacteria into fluid. Low pH, low glucose, LDH ratio >0.6. Abx and drain. Empyema: bacterial clonize pus. Low pH, low glucose

Pneumonia Pleural effusions/ complications,”-usually unilateral parapneumonic effusions Uncomplicated: fluid from pneumonia into pleura. High pH, low glucose, LDH ratio >0.6. Abx Complicated: bacteria into fluid. Low pH, low glucose, LDH ratio >0.6. Abx and drain. Empyema: bacterial clonize pus. Low pH, low glucose

LDH ratio >0.6/ Abx and drain.”