Pulmonary Flashcards
1
Q
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenia Syndrome is what?
Tx?
A
Decreases release of AcH at NMJ, leading to LE muscle weakness and fatigue.
Exercise improves condition
2
Q
OLV easiest method?
A
L-DLT (less risk of occluding bronchus on L side than R)
3
Q
PFT normal levels?
CO2
FEV1
FEV1/FVC
Max VO2
A
Co2 = 2L
FEV1/FVC > 50%
Max VO2 > 10 ml/kg/min
4
Q
What is Bleomycin?
What are risks?
Anesthetic Implications?
A
Bleomycin is an antitumor chemotherapy drug.
Increases lung water, increases risk of oxygen induced lung damage.
Keep pt’s FiO2
