Resp Pass Med Flashcards
What decreases first CRP or white cells
White cells
Benign ovarian tumour as cites and plural effusion
Meigs syndrome
NG tubes are safe to use if the pH is what on aspirate
<5.5
If pH >5.5 on NG tube aspirate do what
Request a CXR to confirm position of tube
Pleural fluid with protein > 30 is indicative of an
Exudate
Give 4 causes of a transudative pleural effusion (protein <30)
HF
Liver disease nephrotic syndrome malabsorption
Hypothyroid
Meigs syndrome
Give causes of an exudative pleural effusion
Infection CTD neoplasia pancreatitis PE dresslers yellow nail syndrome
Alpha one antitrypsin causes what type of pattern on spriometry
Obstructive
What can abx be prescribed for in upper Resp tract infections as exceptions
3 or more of centir criteria
Younger than 2 years with bilateral otitis media
Otorrhoea and acute otitis media in kids
What are the cantor criteria
Tonsillitis mar exudate
Lymphadenopathy
Fever of history of
No cough
3 or more can prescribe
When can non invasive ventilation be given in COPD
pH between 7.25 and 7.35
If in COPD the pH is <7.25 then use
Invasive ventilation
Parallel line shadows on ct
Tram lines in bronchiectasis
Collapsing during exertion is associated with what
Aortic stenosis
Diagnose mesothelioma
Thoracoscopy and histology
Before starting azithromycin do what
An ECG to rule out prolonged QT interval and also do baseline LFTs
What is the diagnostic criteria for COPD
FEV1/fvc ratio <70% and symptoms suggestive of COPD
What features of COPD would make you think that it would be steroid responsive
Previous diagnosis of asthma or atopy
A higher blood eosinophil count
A substantial variation in FEV1 over time (at least 400mls)
Substantial diurnal variation in peak flow (at least 20%)
How long should you hold your breath after using an inhaler
10 seconds
How long should you wait between inhaler doses
30 seconds
What is the triangle of safety for a chest drain
Base of axilla
Lateral edge of pec major
5th ICS
Anterior border of lat Dorsi
BiPAP is a form of
Non invasive ventilation
What can mimic a pneumothorax in COPD
Emphysematous Bullae
What are the biochemical features of an empyema
Turbid effusion with pH <7.2 low glucose high LDH
First line COPD
Sama or Saba (salbutamol or salmetarol)
Vaccines in COPD
One off pneumococcal and annual flu
Treatment of exacerbation of asthma
Short course of oral pred and daily inhaled corticosteroid to control asthma
Scale used in OSA
Epworth
Are inhalers safe in pregnancy
Yes no need to stop as there is a need for good control throughout
If copd and on Saba/sama and still breathless but is steroid responsive
Add a Laba and ICS
What is chest drain swinging
The water seal rises on inspiration and falls on expiration
What can cause pulmonary fibrosis of the upper lobs
CHaRTS Coal workers pneumoconiosis Hypersensitivity pneumonitis Ank spond Radiation TB Silicosis and sarcoidosis
What type of fibrosis mainly affects the lower zones
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
CTD
Drugs (amiodarone methotrexate bleomycin)
Asbestosis
Prevent high altitude cerebral oedema with
Acetazolamide
Treat high altitude cerebral oedema with
Dexamethasone
Ground glass on CT
Fibrosis
What are pleural plaques
Benign features of asbestos exposure
What is the most dangerous form of asbestosis
Crocidolite (blue)
How is military TB spread
Through the pulmonary venous system
Sudden deterioration after initiating ventilation suggests
Tension pneumothorax