Other Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Over rapid aspiration/drainage of pneumothorax can result in what?
A
Re-expansion pulmonary oedema
2
Q
What causes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
A
Increased permeability of alveolar capillaries leading to fluid accumulation in the alveoli, i.e. non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema.
3
Q
List the causes of ARDS
A
- Infection: sepsis, pneumonia
- Massive blood transfusion
- Trauma
- Smoke inhalation
- Acute pancreatitis
- Covid-19
- Cardio-pulmonary bypass
4
Q
Describe the features of ARDS
A
- Dyspnoea
- Elevated respiratory rate
- Bilateral lung crackles
- Low oxygen saturations
5
Q
CXR findings for ARDS?
A
Bilateral infiltrates
6
Q
Management of ARDS
A
- ITU admission
- Ventilation in prone position
- Organ support
7
Q
If needle aspiration of a pneumothorax is unsuccessful what should be done next?
A
Chest drain insertion
8
Q
Chest drain swinging
A
Rises in inspiration, falls in expiration
