Lobectomy Flashcards
1
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What is acetinobacter?
A
A gram-negative, aerobic bacillus that can cause opportunistic, hospital-acquired, multidrug-resistant infections. Often found as a colonizer of the skin, oropharynx, and respiratory tract.
2
Q
What are the 9 variables in a thoracoscore?
A
1) Age (<55, 55-65, >65 years)
2) Sex
3) ASA classification (≤2, ≥3)
4) Performance status according to Zubrod scale (≤2, ≥3)
5) Severity of dyspnea according to Medical Research Council Scale (≤2, ≥3)
6) Priority of surgery (elective, urgent/emergency)
7) Extent of resection (pneumonectomy, other)
8) Diagnosis (malignant, benign)
9) Comorbidity score
3
Q
What are the GOLD classifications of COPD?
A
FEV1 % of the predicted value GOLD 1 mild ≥ 80% GOLD 2 moderate 50–79% GOLD 3 severe 30–49% GOLD 4 very severe < 30%
