OnlineMedEd: Intern Content - "Hemoptysis" Flashcards
1
Q
Review Dustyn’s mnemonic for hemoptysis.
A
BBAATTLE CCAAMP
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Aspergillosis
- Autoimmune (ANCA/Anti-GBM)
- TB
- Tumor
- Lung abscess
- Emboli
- Cystic fibrosis
- Coagulopathy
- AVM/DAH
- Mitral valve
- Pneumonia
2
Q
When someone presents with blood coming out of their mouth, you need to ask “________________?”
A
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.
