resp. Flashcards
LDH and protein low in effusion, transudate or exudate?
transudate
glucose level in exudative effusion
less than 60
hx COPD, now cough, headache, diarrhea, fever, failed tx with augmentin - dx?
legionella pna
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure is ________ in ARDS
normal
PaO2: FiO2 in ARDS pt
<300
ARDS vent settings
lung protective - volume control, lower tidal volumes
the greater the elevation of what in PJP pneumonia means worse prognosis
LDH
cardiogenic pulmonary edema will have capillary wedge pressure greater than what?
18
CD4 ct less than 200, pna tx
bactrim and steroids
antibiotic contraindicated in G6PD
bactrim
illicit drug leading to noncardiogenic pulmonary edema
PCP, opiates, naloxone, mepbrobate, salicylates
MCCs community acquired pna in 6-8 yo
mycoplasma p, chlamydia p, strep p, NTHi
test with the highest sensitivity for PE
V/Q scan
hospital acquired pna tx
2 anti-pseudomonal tx plus vanc
beta 2 agonists promote bronchodilation by
increasing cyclic amp
anticholinergic agents promote bronchodilation by
decreasing cyclic gmp
type 1 respiratory failure v type 2
type 1 is hypoxemia. type 2 is hypercapnea
MC organism cultured from tracheal secretions of CF pt?
pseudomonas
give albuterol in bronchiolitis?
no
CAP in pt with comorbidities, tx
fluoroquinolone or doxy +macrolide
aspiration pna tx
rocephin + azithro
MC organism on culture in bacterial tracheitis
staph aureus
abx to cover pseudomonas
cipro
septic shock pt with hx pulm htn, dont give
full fluid bolus
phosgene exposure, minimal irritation to mucosa, next steps
24 hour obs
HIV pt even with CD4 100, most likely cause of lobar pna
strep pneumo
rust colored sputum
strep pneumo
bleach and ammonia mix make
chloramine, dangerous cause of pulmonary edema
back pack worn on one shoulder can precipitate
costochondritis
drug resistant TB treatment
isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, levofloxacin, and bedaquiline
when do you use steroids in PCP pna?
PaO2 <70 or A-a gradient >35, give steroids first then treat with bactrim
severe extrapulmonary features of COPD
Right heart failure
how to confirm diagnosis of fat embolism syndrome
clinical diagnosis
XR that most likely detects pleural effusion
lateral decubitus, affected side down