DOS 2 Flashcards
Normal DLco
25mL (20-30 aka +/-5%)
FEV1% levels for restrictive/obstructive
It will be normal or increased in restrictive
Decreased in obstructive
TLC levels in restrictive/obstructive
ALWAYS decreased in restrictive
Normal or increased in obstructive
Normal FEV1%
75-85%
Normal TLC
100mL/cmH2O
Gold standard severity scale for COPD
**Uses FEV1 value pre/post mild >/= 80% moderate 50-79 severe 30-49 very severe <30%
Normal RV/TLC
25-35%
A flow-volume loop that shows a flattening on the inhalation and exhalation indicates what?
A fixed obstruction of the large airway
What obstructive diseases will present with a normal DLco?
Emphysema and Cystic Fibrosis
What obstructive diseases will present with a normal DLco?
Emphysema and Cystic Fibrosis
What does a SVC being larger than the FVC indicate
In obstructive disorders this indicates airway collapse on exhalation
What volumes/capacities cannot be obtained via simple spirometry?
TLC/RV/FRC
**FRC is needed to calculate RV and TLC
What ways can you obtain TLC,RV, and FRC?
Helium washout, Nitrogen wash, and body plehty….
closed circuit wash
He (helium) wash
open circuit wash
Nitrogen wash