Kyphoscoliosis Flashcards
1
Q
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
A
Lateral
Forward
2
Q
Etiology
Congenital secondary
A
NM
Ctd- marfans , ehkwr danlos
Vertebral
Post thoracoplasty
3
Q
Cobbs anhle
A
More than 100- symptoms
120 resp failure
4
Q
Respiratory changes
A
Chest wall complaince decreased Frv dec + shallow breath- atelectasis Pi max and pe max decreased Tlcdecreased Rv normal- in ild decreases Sleep disordered breathing Impaired gas exchange
5
Q
Treat
A
O2
Niv.
Sx- spinal fusion
Implantation of rods
