paediatric lung disorders Flashcards
1
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CLD
A
usually caused by barotrauma from prolonged ventilation, high-pressure ventilation or ventilation with highO2 conc
2
Q
CLD typical presentation
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prem baby who is still O2 dependent after 36 weeks gestation
3
Q
CLD histology
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cytokine mediated scaring nd repair
4
Q
tracheomalacia
A
floppy trachea
usually associated with oesophageal atresia
5
Q
congenital lobe emphysema
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over inflation of a lobe due to localised bronchiomalacia or bronchial obstruction
6
Q
congenital lobe emphysema - resolve
A
often spontaneously
7
Q
congenital lobe emphysema - CF
A
cause wheeze or produce chest deformity
8
Q
diaphragmatic hernia
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bowel present in chest
may cause respiratory distress soon after birth
