Related terms i should know Flashcards

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Parenchyma

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the functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

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Bronchial Breath Sounds

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Louder and higher pitched sound heard when listening to the main airways as opposed to the lung fields.
When heard over the lung it indicates fibrosis, consolidation or cavities.

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What is Tachypnoea?

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Rapid Breathing

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Central Cyanosis?

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Blueish discolouration of the lung

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C reactive Protein

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CRP

A protein released by the liver in response to inflammation.

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Crepitations?

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Crackling or rattling sounds on auscultation

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