Obstructive Disease & ARDS Flashcards
What is acute hypoxic respiratory failure
lack of oxygen in the tissues in your body
What is acute hypercapnic respiratory failure
too much carbon dioxide in your blood
What is bronchiectasis
abnormal widening of one or more airways - extra mucus tends to form & pool in parts of the widened airways which are prone to infection
What is emphysema
structural changes that can occur with destruction of the lung alveoli with air space enlargement
What is chronic bronchitis
clinical condition with chronic cough & phlegm (most days for 3 mos of the year for 2+ years)
What is cachexia
muscle mass loss with/without fat mass loss
Describe the etiology of COPD
Describe the pathophys of COPD
Describe the clinical presentation of COPD
Describe the diagnostic testing for COPD
Describe the treatment for COPD
Describe the 3 interventions to improve survival for COPD
Describe the etiology of COPD exacerbation
Describe the clinical presentation of a COPD exacerbation
Describe the diagnostic testing for COPD exacerbation