OnlineMedEd: Intern Content - "Hemoptysis"

Question 1

Review Dustyn’s mnemonic for hemoptysis.

Answer 1

BBAATTLE CCAAMP

• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchitis
• Aspergillosis
• Autoimmune (ANCA/Anti-GBM)
• TB
• Tumor
• Lung abscess
• Emboli
• Cystic fibrosis
• Coagulopathy
• AVM/DAH
• Mitral valve
• Pneumonia

Question 2

When someone presents with blood coming out of their mouth, you need to ask “________________?”

Answer 2

Is this GI or pulmonary

Pulmonary presents with coughing in the absence of nausea and vomiting. Prior sputum production may be blood-streaked.

GI will present with nausea and vomiting without a cough.