General Inspection Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the patients age relevant
A
young patients - more likely to have asthma or cystic fibrosis
older patients - more likely to have COPD/interstitial lung disease/malignancy
2
Q
what are some bedside paraphernalia relevant to resp exam
A
O2 (ILD,COPD), inhalers, nebulisers (asthma/COPD), sputum pots
3
Q
if the patient look short of breath …
A
tripod position, nasal flaring, pursed lips, use of accessory muscles, intercostal muscle recession
4
Q
what does the type of cough suggest
A
dry - asthma or copd
productive - bronchiecstasis, copd, cf
5
Q
what does wheeze (expiratory) indicate
A
asthma, copd, bronchiectasis
6
Q
what does stridor (inspiratory) indicate
A
upper airway obstruction
