RESP- FIRST LINES Flashcards
1
Q
pulmonary fibrosis
A
CT
2
Q
cystic fibrosis
A
sweat test
3
Q
pulmonary embolism
A
CTPA
4
Q
pneumothorax
A
- Chest x ray . If the patient is NOT short of breath AND the pneumothorax is <1 cm on the chest x-ray they do not require further invasive intervention but should be admitted for observation for 24 hours and administered oxygen as required.
- If the patient is NOT short of breath and the pneumothorax is 1-2 cm on the chest x-ray aspiration is required. If this is successful the patient can be admitted for 24 hours of observation. If this is unsuccessful and intercostal drain is necessary.
- If the patient IS short of breath OR the pneumothorax is >2 cm on the chest x-ray an intercostal drain is necessary (and the patient should be admitted).
5
Q
bronchiectasis
A
HRCT
6
Q
asthma
A
peak flow
7
Q
pulmonary embolism
A
CTPA
8
Q
extrinsic allergic alveolitis
A
CT scan
9
Q
COPD
A
spirometry
10
Q
bronchieactasis
A
CT scan
11
Q
acute bronchitis
A
X ray
12
Q
TB
A
x ray
13
Q
sleep opnea
A
polysomnography
14
Q
alveolar oedema
A
chest x ray
15
Q
whooping cough
A
per nasal swab culture for Bordetella pertussis - may take several days or weeks to come back
PCR and serology are now increasingly used as their availability becomes more widespread
