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