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Imaging Pearls | (01:12)Deciding on Thoracentesis | (04:00)Light’s Criteria and Pseudoexudates | (07:00)Pleural Fluid Studies: pH and Cell Differential | (16:56)Diagnosing and Treating Parapneumonic Effusions | (23:32)Malignant Pleural Effusions: Diagnosis and Management | (30:39)? Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio CompanionUse the code "CORE30" for 30% off effective 11/1/25 through 1/31/26: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP? Transcript and Show NotesTags: Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Pulmonology, CoreIM, Clinical Reasoning, critical care, pulmFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS and use our code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy