lungs

Question 1

PEEP and FiO2 should only be adjusted when

Answer 1

arterial oxygenation is poor
ie PaO2 < 75

Question 1

signs of bronchiectasis on imagine and diagnostic test

Answer 1

High resolution CT

-tram track sign ( bronchial wall thickenings
-signet ring sign (bronchial wall > pulmonary artery )
- lack of bronchial tapering ( airway dilated into the peripheral 1/3 of lung)

Question 2

bronchiectasis signs

Answer 2

non smoker, copious mucus, occasional hemoptysis, recurrent bacterial infections

Question 3

paradoxical voice fold motion

Answer 3

when vocal cords inappropriately close or Adduct during inspiration