Lung function Flashcards
1
Q
What are the contraindications to spiro?
A
hemoptysis of unknown cause
pneumothorax
unstable cardiovascular status
recent MI or PE
AAA
recent ocular surgery (eg. cataract)
nausea, vomiting
recent thoracic or abdominal surgery
2
Q
What is the lower limit of normal on Spiro?
A
measured by the standard deviation of -1.64 which indicates the 95% confidence
3
Q
What is the measure of significant reversability?
A
GINA and NICE: rise of at least 12% and at least 200 mL
OR SOME SAY
>15%
4
Q
Which panels on a 9 panel plot are related to CVS?
A
panel 2,3 and 5
5
Q
Which panels on a 9 panel plot are related to ventilation?
A
panel 1,4 and 7
6
Q
Which panels on a 9 panel plot are related to ventilation/perfusion?
A
6, 8 and 9
