Pulmonary and Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
TRALI
A
Transfusion-related Acute Lung Injury
Acute dyspnea CX: diffuse bilateral infiltrate JVD: absent Crackless/rales Heart: normal
2
Q
TACO
A
Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload
Acute dyspnea Diffuse bilateral infiltrate JVD: present Crackles/rales S3 (+) Heart: LOW EF, HIGH BNP
3
Q
TRALI Symptoms
A
Few hours of initiation Inflammatory pulmonary edema Hypoxia Tachypnea Bilateral infiltrates Fever Tachycardia Hypotension
50% death
4
Q
Lactated Ringer
A
Balanced fluid
Contains chloride, potassium, calcium, sodium lactate that is metabolized to bicarbonate.
Helps correct acidosis and maintain pH.
5
Q
Elder patient with dysphagia and regurgitation of undigested food?
A
Strong suspicion of Zenker Diverticulum
Recurrent Pneumonias
6
Q
Interstitial Lung Disease
A
RESTRICTIVE
PFT: reduced FEV1, reduced FVC, therefore, normal FEV1/FVC
