Chest Medicine Flashcards by Elizabeth Burley | Brainscape

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What is atelectasis?

A

Complete or partial collapse of lung lobes

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Definition of respiratory failure:

A

PaO2 <8kPa

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Causes of type 1 respiratory failure:

A

Pneumonia
Pulmonary oedema
PE
Asthma
Emphysema
Pulmonary fibrosis
ARDS

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Causes of type 2 respiratory failure:

A

Pulmonary disease (asthma, COPD, pneumonia)
Reduced respiratory drive
Neuromuscular disease
Thoracic wall disease

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Definition of type 1 respiratory failure:

A

PaO2 <8
Normal or low PaCO2

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Definition of type 2 respiratory failure:

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PaO2 <8
PaCO2 >6

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Low pH
Normal to low PaCO2
Low Bicarbonate

Indicates what on ABG?

A

Metabolic acidosis

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Low pH
High PaCO2
Normal to high Bicarbonate

Indicates what on ABG?

A

Respiratory acidosis

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High pH
Normal to high PaCO2
High Bicarbonate

Indicates what on ABG?

A

Metabolic alkalosis

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