respiration investigation

Question 1

Chest X Ray use

Answer 1

identifies infiltrates, effusions, masses, hyperinflation and structural abnormalities

Question 2

limitation of Chest X-ray

Answer 2

2d view
low sensitivity for lung disease

Question 3

CT use for lungs

Answer 3

More detailed 3D visualisation of the lungs and surrounding structures compared to the 2D image provided by a CXR
Essential in evaluating ILD, bronchiectasis, emphysema, lung nodules

more sophisticated view

Question 4

disadvantage of CT

Answer 4

more radiation

Question 5

chest MRI advantages

Answer 5

More detailed 3D visualisation of the lungs and surrounding structures compared to the 2D image provided by a CXR
Essential in evaluating ILD, bronchiectasis, emphysema, lung nodules

Question 6

use of chest MRI

Answer 6

To investigate or diagnose specific conditions such as abnormal lymph nodes, birth defects of the heart, blood vessel problems, and mediastinal tumours
Assessment of the lung apices, diaphragm, and spinal column
Evaluation of pleural disease
Assessment of local tumour extension, particularly chest wall invasion, and delineation of blood vessel invasion
Metastatic invasion of bone marrow
Serial and long-term follow-up of patients with cystic fibrosis

Question 7

ABG

Answer 7

The normal blood pH range is 7.35 to 7.45.
The normal range for PaCO2 is 35 – 45 mmHg.
The normal range for HCO3- is 22 – 26 mEq/L
The normal range for PaO2 is 80 – 100 mmHg