lungs

Question 1

when we say collapsed lung medically speaking what is it

Answer 1

atelactasis

Question 2

atelectasis

Answer 2

collapse lung- LOSS OF LUNG VOLUME
can be the whole lung, or a section of the lung.

can be caused by obstructive causes like a Tumor, mucous plug so air is not reaching the alveoli so they just collapse.

non obstructive would be like things in the pleural space putting pressure on the lung, pleural effusion, pneumothorax,

Question 3

RF for atelactatsis

Answer 3

after surgery - you are not aerating the lungs properly
prolonged bed rest
very common with general anesthesia

Question 4

Pleurisy everything you know

Answer 4

Or pleuritis
Inflammation of pleura
So anything that causes irration can cause it like viral infections, PE, pneumonia

Will hear friction rub on inhalation and exhalation
Is pleuritic, coughing , deep breathing
Will lie on affected side to stop pleura moving
Ask pt to hold breath will stop noise

Question 5

Dx between pleurisy and pericarditis

Answer 5

Google

Question 6

Causes of pleuritic chest pain

Answer 6

Don’t forget the cardinal 6
1. PE
2.ACS
3. AD
4. Pneumothorax
5. Pneumonia
6. Pericarditis

Ribs
Intercostal neuralagia
Costochondriits
Viral pleurisy

Gi; IBD

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