Protein losing enteropathy
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PLE

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PLE is caused by intestinal lymphangiectasia with leakage of lymphocytes, chylomicrons, and serum protein such as albumin and immunoglobulin into the gut.
PLE results in oedema, ascites, immunodeficiency, and hypocalcaemia. heart.bmj.com/content/91/...

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If a procedure such as insertion of an intercostal catheter for pleural effusions or pericardial window for pericardial effusion is being performed, consider a technique that maintains spontaneous ventilation for as long as possible until the effusion is succesfully tapped.
(eg ketamine, oxygen, local anaesthesia)

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