Pulmo

Question 1

presentation and best initial test in mild acute asthma exacerbation

Answer 1

mild hypoxia, resp alkalosis
ABG> PEF
PFT most accurate but used mostly in outpatient stable patient

Question 2

presentation and best initial test in severe acute asthma exacerbation

Answer 2

severe hypoxia, resp acidosis
ABG> PEF
-PFT most accurate but used mostly in outpatient stable patient
- patient tiring out. low pH, High CO2

Question 3

asthma acute exacerbation eval

Answer 3

• dec PEF

- ABG with Inc A-a gradient or CO2 retention