Medicine (1) Flashcards
Mnemonic for upper and lower causes of pulmonary fibrosis
(2) criteria for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in exacerbation of COPD
- pH <7.3
- PaCO2 >6kPa
When pt with COPD requires intubation?
pH <7.26 and managed with NIV → intubation and ventilation
Steps in Asthma management
What’s MART?
MART Regime
- Combined ICS and LABA (fast acting)
- Daily maintenance and relief of symptoms if needed
Acute Management of Asthma
Criteria for exacerbation of asthma:
- moderate
- severe
- life-threatening
- near-fatal
Grades of hypertensive retinopathy
Difference between Osler Nodes and Jenway lesion
Both → indicate infective endocarditis
Infective Endocarditis Criteria
Management of tachycardia
Characteristics of aortic stenosis murmur
Characteristics of mitral regurgitation murmur
Characteristics of aortic regurgitation murmur
Characteristics of mitral stenosis murmur