Lung Cancer Flashcards
1
Q
Lung cancer: main sites for distant metastases - BLAB
A
Bone
Liver
Adrenals
Brain
2
Q
Lung cancer: notorious consequences - SPEECH
A
Superior vena cava syndrome
Paralysis of diaphragm (phrenic nerve)
Ectopic hormones
Eaton-Lambert syndrome
Clubbing
Horner syndrome/ hoarseness
3
Q
Over 40, unexplained chest symptoms - what do you do?
A
Urgent CXR - suspect cancer
4
Q
Unexplained haemoptysis, over 40…
A
CXR urgent referral
5
Q
Remember to offer…
A
Smoking cessation!!!!
6
Q
Suspected lung cancer pathway
A
7
Q
What is most likely? CAP Atypical pneumonia PE Acute HF Aspiration pneumonia
A
Aspiration pneumonia! Associated with patients unable to adequately protect their airway
Often leads to a sudden deterioration and desaturation
Commonly gram negative bacilli and S aureus implicated in healthcare associated aspiration
