Medical and Surgical Management of Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
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Pneumonectomy
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removal of a lung
2
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Lobectomy
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removal of a lobe of a lung
3
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Segmental resection
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removal of a segment of a lung
4
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Wedge resection
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removal of a portion of a lung without anatomical divisions
5
Q
Lung volume reduction surgery or pneumectomy
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Removes large emphysematous, nonfunctionaing areas of the lung to normalize thoracic mobility and improve gas exchange of the remaining lung
6
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Midsternotomy incision
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sternum cut in half length wise
7
Q
Thoracotomy incision
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used for most lung resections
incision follows path of the 4th intercostal space
8
Q
Rescue drugs
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Used for immediate relief
Short acting beta 2 agonists (sympathomimetic)
9
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Maintenance drugs
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Taken on regular schedule
Long acting beta 2 agonists *sypathomimetics
10
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Other maintenance drugs include
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Anticholinergics Methylxanthines Leukotriene Cromolyn sodium Anti inflammatory agents Vaccinations
