Mock Flashcards
what does hypoxaemic and hypercapnic show
type 2 respiratory failure
what does resp alkalosis with compensation show
that it is a recent event and that renal adaptation is beginning to occur
how to calculate rate on ECG
300/ number of big squares
what is a large p wave called
p pulmonale
what does p pulmonale show
right atrial hypertrophy or pulmonary hypertension
what does low FEV1/FVC ratio show
obstructive airflow
what does FEV1 <30% indicate
severe obstruction
what does increased residual volume show
gas trapping
what does low FEV1 and increased RV show
significant airways collapse
what does a low carbon monoxide transfer factor show
poor diffusing capacity- loss of gas exchange
ECHO- dilated right ventricle with reduced systolic function.
pulmonary hypertension
ECHO- tricuspid regurg
pulmonary hypertension
what is the normal pulmonary artery pressure
14 mmHg at rest
what is microcytic anaemia due to
chronic GI blood loss, iron deficiency
what do high CRP, WBC, platelets and neutrophils show
inflammation- due to infection or malignancy
