Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
4 signs of severe asthma
A
Can’t complete sentence
RR more than 5
HR more than 10
PEFR less than 50% pred
2
Q
7 signs life threatening asthma
33-92-CHEST
A
PEFR less than 33% pred Less than 92% sats Cyanosis Hypotension Exhaustion Silent chest Tachycardia (or brachy)
3
Q
Effusion vs pneumothorax vs collapse
A
Effusion - trachea usually central (unless massive, then away)
Pneumothorax - ditto
Tension pneumo - pushes away
Collapse - pulls towards
4
Q
Causes of loss of lung volume
A
trachea deviates towards that side pneumonecty TB or old TB tx unilateral fibrosis collapse
5
Q
Respiratory causes of clubbing
A
IPF
bronchiectasis
asbestosis
6
Q
Complications of pneumonia
A
Sepsis
Lung Abcess
Pleural effusion
Empyema
7
Q
Acute exacerbation of COPD Tx
A
O2 ventilation salbutamol and ipatropium nebs steroids IV aminophyline if not improving
8
Q
Abestos Complications
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Pleural plaques/thickening
Asbestosis
Carcinoma of bronchus
Mesothelioma
