COMP Conepts Flashcards

1
Q

What happens in high altitude?

A

pO2 decreases
cerebral vessels dilate
increase ICP
Herniation can occur

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2
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Factors that lead to increased flow

A
CNS: increased pCO2; decreased pO2 
Lungs; increased pO2
Muscles: increased pCO2; decreased pH 
CV: adenosine 
Skin: increased temp; increased pCO2 
GI: food, esp fats 
Renal: increased PGE2; dopamine; ANP
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3
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Direct Coombs test

A

detects antibodies DIRECTLY on the surface of RBC

used to detect Warm (IgG) and
Cold (IgM) agglutinin dz

OR

used to screen babies for hemolytic dz of the newborn

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positive nitrogen balance

A

amino acid (AA) intake > excretion
examples:
growth
pregnancy

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5
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Indirect Coombs test

A

detect antibodies IN the plasma

used to screen for antibodies in blood transfusion
used to screen mom in hemolytic dz of new born

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