PULM Flashcards
1
Q
At what point do we intubate someone with an asthma or COPD exacerbation?
A
Silent lungs
2
Q
How do we treat acute exacerbation of asthma?
A
Duo-nebs
Oral steroids (takes 6 hours)
Supplemental O2 if needed
***Mechanical vent is peak flow persists
3
Q
First thing to do for COPD exacerbation?
A
Give O2
4
Q
How do we treat pneumonia?
A
Macrolide – Azithromycin
5
Q
PERC rules?
A
ge less than 50, HR less than 100, O2 sat greater than 94%, no Hx of DVT/PE, no recent surgery or bed-ridden, no hemoptysis, no exogenous estrogen
*IF all are CORRECT = do nothing
If they fail one move on to WELLS
6
Q
What EKG finding would show a PE?
A
S1Q3T3
7
Q
How do we treat a PE?
A
Full anticoag (LMWH à Warfarin) x 3-6 months
8
Q
How do we treat a pleural effusion?
A
Thoracentesis and treat underlying cause
