Pulmonary 2 Flashcards
Pt presents with SOB, fatigue, Edema, Murmur and NORMAL PFTs and DECREASE DLCO. Dx?
Pulmonary HTN
Pt s/p CABG presents with SOB with Exertion. He Desaturates in supine position.
CXR shows Left Hemidiaphragm.
There is a drop in FVC with supine position.
Dx?
What is the best test to diagnose this condition?
Unilateral Diaphragmatic Paralysis (due to phrenic nerve injury after cardiac surgery.)
Sniff Test using Fluoroscopy
Next step in management with a patient with COPD exacerbation who is not responding to bronchodilators, steroids and antibiotics?
When would you intubate?
BIPAP (Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation)
pH < 7.1 OR no improvement after BIPAP
What ratio helps determine successful intubation?
RSBI (Rapid Shallow Breathing Index) RR/ tidal volume < 105
Chronic rhinosinusitis with Polyposis, Asthma and Ingestion of Aspirin leading to Asthma exacerbation? Dx? Rx?
Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease.
Singulair
In obstructive lung disease what will be the FEV1?
FEV/1/FVC?
FVC?
- Decreased
- Decreased
- Normal to Decreased
In Restrictive Lung Disease what will be the FEV1?
FEV1/FVC?
FVC?
- Decreased
- Normal to Increased (FVC is way lower)
- Decreased
Proper Management to Prevent VAP?
Oral care and Semi-recumbent positioning
Management of COPD:
- Minimal Symptoms <1 exacerbation?
- Moderate to severe < 1 exacerbation?
- Minimal symptoms > 2 exacerbations?
- Moderate to severe > 2 exacerbations?
- SABA prn
- SABA prn + LAMA+/- LABA
- SABA prn + LAMA and for frequent exacerbations LABA +/- ICS
- SABA prn + LAMA + LABA +/- ICS
Pt presents with 4-6 weeks occasional subjective fever, mild SOB, intermittent cough, right sided chest pain, smoked daily, construction worker, LDH 256. CXR shows right sided effusion and pleural thickening. Dx?
BAPE (Benign Asbestos-Related-Pleural-Effusions. Can happen 10-15 years post-exposure.
Pt presents with nonproductive Cough, SOB, JVD, No improvement with lasix, CXR shows Interstitial Markings and Decreased lung volumes?
Dx?
Test?
IPF
High Resolution CT (honeycombing, cystic changes and traction bronchiectasis.
What is the best test to do when you suspect a PE in critically ill and hemodynamically unstable patient?
Bedside transthoracic Echo (quickest) to check for RV disfunction.
If noted immediate thrombolytics are warranted.
What type of acid base disturbance is associated with hepatic cirrhosis?
Respiratory Alkalosis due to Increased minute ventilation due to Increased Estrogen and Progesterone (Happens in Pregnancy too)
Difference in Pleural Fluid from Rheumatoid effusions vs. Empyema?
Rheumatoid effusions have cell count < 5,000 and predominantly lymphocytic. (INFLAMMATORY)
Empyema have cell counts 50,000 and predominantly Neutrophilic. (BACTERIAL)
1 Next step in management for a complicated parapenumonic effusion? (ph < 7.20, low glucose level on PF) ?
- Managed for an uncomplicated effusion?
- Immediate Chest tube placement
- Will drain by itself with Antibiotics