Hypoventilation Flashcards
1
Q
Which three main systems should you look at when considering hypoventilation?
A
- CNS
- NMJ
- Restrictive LUNG
2
Q
What CNS things could cause hypoventilation?
A
Trauma
Brain stem injury
C3, C4, C5 nerve root injury
3
Q
What NMJ things could cause hypoventilation?
A
Myasthenia Gravis
Curare and anaesthesia
Acid Maltase deficiency
Nerve palsies
4
Q
What restrictive lung disease things could cause hypoventilation?
A
Ascites
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Obesity
Cardiomegaly