Resp Flashcards
Therapeutic levels for theopylline
5 - 20
Theophylline clearance is increased or reduced by smoking
increased
FEV1/FVC ratio for COPD
<0.7
LTOT is required for how many hours daily
15
FEV1 % of predicted for mild mod server and v severe copd
80% is mild
50-80% moderate
30-50% severe
<30% v severe
urea level in CURB 65
> 7mmol/l
RR in CURB 65
> 30
BP in CURB 65
Systolic < 90 or diastolic < 30
most common organisms for CAP
Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, atypical bacteria (ie, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae,
Inhaler equivilence to clenil (BDP)
FOSTAIR
FOSTAIR = ICS/LABA
1:2
twice a strong as clenil
Breath actuated + pMDI
Inhaler equivilence to clenil (BDP)
QVAR
QVAR = ICS
1:2
twice a strong as clenil
Breath actuated + pMDI
Inhaler equivilence to clenil (BDP)
SERETIDE
SERETIDE = ICS/LABA
1:2
twice a strong as clenil
Breath actuated + pMDI
Inhaler equivilence to clenil (BDP)
DUORESP
DUORESPT = ICS/LABA
1:1
Breath actuated only
Inhaler equivilence to clenil (BDP)
SYMBICORT
SYMBICORT = ICS/LABA
1:1
Breath actuated only