Pulmonary Oedema Flashcards
1
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Pulmonary Oedema
A
Accumulation of fluid in the lung
Localised = infection
Generalised = ARDS, high altitude exposure
2
Q
Causes
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Heart failure
3
Q
Clinical Presentation
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Acute breathlessness Haemoptysis Frothy sputum Orthopnoea PND
4
Q
Clinical Signs
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Tachypnoea Tachycardia Cyanosis Distended veins Grunting Gurgling or wheeze breath sounds Crackles
5
Q
Investigations
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O2 sats ABG CXR - Alveolar bat wings, kerley B lines, Cardiomegaly, Dilated prominent upper lobe vessels, pleural Effusion FBC Echo ECG Spirometry - restrictive pattern
6
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Management
A
Treat underlying cause
Diuretics
Nitrates
