Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
What assessments would diagnose pneumonia?
A
Chest x ray
CT scan
Brochoscopy
Brochoalveolar levarge
2
Q
What is Brochoscopy?
A
Thin tube through the mouth or nose with a camera attached to see inside the airway
3
Q
What is bronchoalveolar levarge
A
Thin tube through the mouth or nose that instills fluid into the airway and then collects that fluid to test it for organisms
