Respiratory Flashcards
1
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Chronic Smoker with Hyperinflated X-ray (Dx)
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COPD
2
Q
Hyperinflated Lung X-ray Feat
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- X-ray is Blackish in Color (Hyperlucent)
- > 7-8 Ribs when you Count
- Heart is Hanging (Tubular Shape)
- Diaphragm is Quite Flat
3
Q
COPD PE Key Point
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- Respiratory PE
- Specific Features
- r/o Tension Pneumothorax
4
Q
COPD Signs
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- LOC - Drowsy - High CO2
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Respiratory Distress - Use of accessory Muscles, Tracheal Tug
- Flapping Tremor
- RI - Barrel Shaped Chest
- RP - Reduced Expansion, Hoover sign
- RP - Hyper Resonant, Tympanitic Liver Dullness
- RA - Added Sounds - Inspiratory Crackels
- JVP (Cor Pulmonale)
- R sided HF (Late stage)
5
Q
Acute SOB with Episode of Immobilization
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Pulmonary Embolism
6
Q
Pulmonary Embolism Key Point
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- Respiratory Examination
- Specific Signs
- DVT PE
7
Q
Pulmonary Embolism Specific Signs
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- Tachycardia, Tachypnea, Fever
- RA - Pleural Friction Rub
- Elevated JVP
- Right Ventricular Heave
- R Ventricular Gallop
- Loud P2
8
Q
Blunt Trauma/Pneumothorax Key Points
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- Respiratory w/ a little bit of CVS
- Specific Features
- R/o Tension Pneumothorax and Injuries to other Organs
9
Q
Pneumothorax Specific Signs
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- Subcutaneous Emphysema
- Reduced Lung Expansion
- Hyper resonance on Percussion
- Breathing Sounds Reduced or Absent
10
Q
Tension Pneumothorax
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- Engorge Veins
- Tracheal Deviation
- Pneumothorax Respi Findings
- Liver Dullness
11
Q
Stab Wound PE Key Points
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- Respiratory w/ a little CVS and Abd
- r/o Damage to Intra Thoracic Structure
12
Q
Stab Wound Possible Damage to Organs
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Lungs - Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Contusion
Heart - Tamponade, Great Vessels Injury
Chest Wall
Esophagus
Lower Chest - Diaphragm, Spleen, Liver
13
Q
Respiratory Trauma - Generic General Appearance
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LOC
Respiratory DIstress
Cyanosis and Pallor
Talks in Full sentence
Noisy Breathing
Assess Cough and Voice
14
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