Lower Respiratory CIS (McGowan) Flashcards

BP
RR
HR
Temp
Pulse O2

C. Collapse of alveolar lung tissue affecting O2 absorption

Decreased breath sounds
Tracheal deviation
Diaphragmatic excursion

Diagnosis: Post surgical Atelectasis
–> Incentive spirometer

B. Trouble breathing

Pursed lip breathing

Tripoding
*indicated respiratory distress

Left: Pallor (pale)
Middle: Congunctival pallor
Right: Cyanosis

Clubbing
Congenital heart disease, Cystic fibrosis, Interstitial lung disease, Inflammatory Bowel disease
From left to right
1 ,2 , 3, 4

From left to right
2

B. Thoracic expansion

X-ray is revealing a tension pneumothorax
A. Hyperresonance on percussion on the left

A. Wheezing

Clear to ausculatation bilaterally

Pneumonia
What is the ABC’s (A-I) mneumonic for chest X-Ray interpretation?


R Pneumothorax

Enlarged cardiac silhouette
CHF

Emphysema

Pulmonary Fibrosis –> Honey combing
Would hear crackles

Free air above R diaphragm
Pic line

Effusion