Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Blood findings in Legionella
A
Hyponatraemia
Lymphopenia
LFT derrangement
2
Q
Clinical features of Legionella
A
Relative Bradycardia
Confusion
Flu/fever and Dry cough
3
Q
CXR changes for Legionella
A
Non specific
4
Q
Diagnosis of Legionella
A
Urinary Antigen Testing
5
Q
Treatment for Legionella
A
Clarithromycin/Erythromycin
6
Q
Moderate Asthma Criteria
A
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate: 50-75%
RR < 25
Speech normal
Pulse < 110
7
Q
Severe Asthma Criteria
A
30-50% PEFR
Cant complete full sentences
RR > 25, HR > 110
8
Q
Life Threatening Asthma Criteria
A
< 30% PEFR Hypotension Bradycardia Hypoxia < 92% Cyanosis Silent Chest Fatigue/ Coma