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Resp Flashcards

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What does sudden deterioration with ventilation suggest

A

Iatrogenic tension pneumothorax

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Differentials for an infective exacerbation of COPD

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Pneumonia / Pulmonary Embolism / Pneumothorax / Pleural Effusion

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Symptoms of an infective exacerbation of COPD

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  • Wheeze and increased SOB
  • Fever and fatigue
  • productive cough
  • Cyanosis
  • Peripheral oedema
  • Confusion and Drowsiness
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antibiotic treatment for an infective exacerbation of COPD

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  • amoxicillin
  • penicillin CI: Doxycycline / Clarithromycin / Azithromycin
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Medical treatment of life-threatening asthma exacerbation

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  • Nebulized salbutamol delivered in O2
  • IV hydrocortisone or oral prednisolone
  • ipratropium bromide in all patients with severe or life-threatening asthma
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Drug class of a reliever inhaler

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Short acting beta-2 agonist

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mechanism of action of salmeterol

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stimulation of G protein-coupled beta receptors

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