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Function of pulmonary ventilation

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Breathing. Promotes air movement in and out of the lungs.

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Function of external respiration

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Gas exchange at the alveoli and pulmonary capillary interface. Loading of O2, unloading of CO2.

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Process of respiratory gas transport

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O2 and CO2 transportation from and to the lungs and body cells via blood in the circulatory system.

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Process of internal respiration

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Gas exchange at the interface between systemic capillaries and tissue cells.

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Definition of Type I respiratory failure. SpO2 and SpCO2 values

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Hypoxaemia with normocapnia
(PaO2 low, PaCO2 normal/low)
Causing an increased alveolar gradient

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Definition of Type II respiratory failure, SpO2 and SpCO2 values. Target SpO2.

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Hypoxaemia with hypercapnia 
(Low PaO2 with
high PaCO2) 
Normal alveolar gradient 
Decreased pH. 
SpO2 88-92%.
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Tachypnoea definition

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RR >20rpm.

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Bradypnoea definition

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RR <12rpm.

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Apnoea definition

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Absence of respiration

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Cyanosis definition

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Lack of oxygen in the blood that causes bluish discolouration of skin and mucous membranes

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Hypoxia definition

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Inadequate oxygen supply to the tissues

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Dyspnoea definition

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Difficult, laboured breathing

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Hypoxaemia definition and value

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Reduced arterial blood PaO2 <8kPa, with or without increased arterial PaO2.

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Hypercapnia definition and value

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Increased arterial PaCO2 >6kPa.

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Definition of SaO2

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Percentage of haemoglobin saturated with oxygen. Arterial SaO2 very similar to capillary SpO2 measures

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SpO2 definition and target value.

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Peripheral capillary blood haemoglobin oxygen saturation (not a measure of effective ventilation). SpO2 94-98%

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PaO2 definition and normal values

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Partial pressure of oxygen in the arterial system. Normal values 11-13kPa

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Normal haemoglobin value

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11.5-18.0g/dL

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Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis normal values with unit of measure: 
pH 
PaO2 
PaCO2 
HCO3- 
BE 
SaO2
Lactate
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pH: 7.35-7.45 
PaO2: 11-13.3kPa
PaCO2: 4.8-6.0kPa 
HCO3-: 21-28mmol/L
BE: -2 to +2 
SaO2: 95-100% 
Lactate: 0.5-1mmol/L
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PaCO2 normal values

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4.6-6.0kPa

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What occurs in respiratory acidosis

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Increasing PaCO2 with decrease PaO2 causing decrease in pH

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Compensatory mechanisms for respiratory acidosis

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Increased respiratory rate. Depletion of HCO3- store/increase in circulating HCO3-

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23
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What is pink throthy sputum a sign of

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Cardiac failure

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Definition of chenye-stokes respiration

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Irregular breathing pattern with periods of apnoea associated with brain stem death.

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What is Kussmal breathing and what is it associated with? What may cause it?

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Deep and rapid breathing associated with metabolic acidosis. Caused by sepsis, uraemia or diabetic ketoacidosis

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Flail chest

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Breaking of ribs away from chest wall, preventing normal mechanics of breathing from occurring efficiently.

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Surgical emphysema

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Air under the surface of the skin on the chest from the lungs, feels like bubble wrap.

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What can an X-ray of the chest help to diagnose in relation to the respiratory system

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Pneumothorax, pleural fluid, pulmonary oedema, infection, lung fibrosis.

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What occurs in respiratory alkalosis?

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Decrease CO2

Increase in pH

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30
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What is base excess?

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Provides a numerical value for the the degree of acid base imbalance.

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What does a BE of +2 mean?

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Increase in bicarbonate due to metabolic alkalosis causing compensatory respiratory acidosis to try and bring pH back within range

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32
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What does a BE of -2 mean?

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Reduced bicarbonate due to metabolic acidosis causing compensatory respiratory alkalosis to bring pH back within range.

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33
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What type of process is inspiration/expiration

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Inspiration= active process 
Expiration= passive
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What determines airway resistance?

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Diameter of airway

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35
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What is lung compliance?

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Ability of lungs to stretch and expand easily.

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36
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What is the name of the membrane that covers the lung and chest wall?

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Pleura (visceral and parietal)

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What keeps the visceral and parietal pleura together?

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Negative pressure within the inter plueural space that constantly pulls the two membranes together.

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38
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What is the costal angle?

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Space/angle between the two sides of the rib cage by the diaphragm.

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39
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What is the function of bronchial circulation?

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Supply oxygen and nutrients to the lung parenchyma, airways, pulmonary arteries/veins and pleura

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40
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What is the lung parenchyma and its function?

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Portion of the lung involved in gas transfer.

The alveoli, alveolar ducts and respiratory bronchioles

41
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What is the normal volume for expectoration?

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100mls

42
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What is haemoptysis?

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Coughing up of blood

43
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Where are the cough receptors located?

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Receptors in the pharynx, larynx and bronchi

44
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What is a lower airway cough associated with?

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Sputum production

45
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What is phlegm rather than sputum an indication of?

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Inflammation and infection

46
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What does white grey sputum indicate?

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Chronic irritation

47
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What colour may the sputum of someone with pneumonia be?

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Rusty

48
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What does pink throthy sputum indicate?

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Pulmonary oedema

49
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What is haemoptysis a sign of?

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Serious lung disease

50
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How to tell if blood is from the stomach or lungs in haemoptysis?

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Dark red= lung

Bright red= stomach

51
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Which structures of the lung have no pain receptors?

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Lungs and visceral pleura

52
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Which structures of the lung have pain receptors?

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Parietal pleura, chest wall and medistinal structures

53
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What are the symptoms of pleurtric pain? Such as in the case of pleural effusion

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Sharp, stabbing, worse on deep inspiration and coughing

54
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What type of pain indicates muscle strain or rib fracture?

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Chest wall pain.

Pain worse on turning or twisting n bed.

55
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What is stridor?

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Harsh inspiratory and expiratory noise

56
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Where is the respiratory centre located in the brain?

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The medulla oblongata of the brain stem.

57
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What are the names of the nerves that coordinate the respiratory movement?

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Phrenic and intercostal nerves

58
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Which nervous system controls airway tone?

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Autonomic nervous system

59
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Is it noradrenaline or adrenaline that stimulates bronchodilation?

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Noradrenaline

60
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What is the name of the group of drugs that cause bronchodilation?

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Beta androgenreceptor agonists

61
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What can inhaling smoke, dust or cold air stimulate and result in?

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Stimulate cough receptors triggering brochoconstriction via vagus parasympathetic activity.

62
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What are the 4 factors that cause change in respiration?

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Conscious change in rate/depth
Limb receptors in response to exercise
Pulmonary receptors in response to stretch/irritation
Chest wall muscle receptors

63
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What are the 3 chemical stimulants for breathing?

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Rise in PaCO2
Metabolic acidosis- remove CO2
Fall in PaO2/increase in H+ conc detected by receptors in carotid and aortic bodies

64
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What 2 factors influence efficient gaseous exchange?

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Adequate ventilation and capillary perfusion.

65
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Which 2 factors lead to ineffective gaseous exchange?

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Inadequate perfusion or ventilation at the alveoli

66
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Which 3 factors determine effective gaseous exchange?

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Airway resistance - diameter
Lung compliance - ease of expansion
Elasticity - stretch and recoil

67
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What is the definition of type 1 respiratory failure?

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Insufficient O2 availability at alveoli-capillary interface decreasing arterial oxygen level

68
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What is the definition of type 2 respiratory failure?

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Insufficient arterial O2 with increased CO2 (hypercapnia)

69
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What are the 3 main diseases included in COPD?

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chronic bronchitis
emphysema
chronic asthma

70
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What is chronic bronchitis?

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Inflammation and swelling of airways, narrowing of airways, reduced airflow, reduced alveolar ventilation.
Hypertrophy and increase in goblet cells.

71
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What is emphysema?

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Dilation, permanent enlargement and destruction of alveoli. Meaning less surface area for gaseous exchange

72
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What is chronic asthma?

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Inflammation of the airways, constriction of airway smooth muscle

73
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What drug via what route reverses bronchospasm?

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Inhaled bronchodilators such as salbutamol.

74
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What are the 2 initial clinical symptoms of COPD?

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Increased sputum production and increasing dyspnoea

75
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What does spirometry investigation measure?

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Volume of air expelled from lungs after maximal inspiration of breath.

76
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What are the 3 tests for airway function?

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Peak flow
Spirometry
Flow loop volumes

77
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In terms of respiration what is the classification of obstructive lung disease?

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Increased resistance to airflow

78
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In terms of respiration what is the classification of restrictive lung disease?

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Expansion of the lung is restricted

79
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What is the classification of vasular lung disease?

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Disease of the lung vasculature

80
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What is the classification of environmental lung disease?

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Inhaled particles

81
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What are the 5 stages that occur in the exacerbation of asthma?

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Inhalation of irritants 
Epithelial shedding 
Inflamatory oedema 
Smooth muscle contraction 
Increased secretions
82
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What is the acronym used to assess the severity of pneumonia?

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CURB score

83
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What does CURB stand for? And whats it used in the assessment of?

A

Confusion
Urea
Respiration rate
Blood pressure

84
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What are the clinical signs of pneumonia?

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Coughing up pussy sputum 
Pleuritic pain 
Fever 
Breathlessness 
May have cyanosis and tachypnoea
85
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What is the normal volume of pleural fluid?

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5mls

86
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What causes a pleural effusion to occur?

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Disruption in hydrostatic pressure causing fluid to accumulate

87
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What can be observed in a pt with a pleural effusion?

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SOB

Tachypnoea

88
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What occurs in a pneumothrax?

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Air in pleural space, leaked from alveoli due to a gap in the visceral pleura

89
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What are 2 diagnostic of pneumothorax?

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Sudden onset of pleuritic pain

Breathlessness

90
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What determines the extent of the breathlessness experienced in pneumothorax?

A

Health of the lung

Size of pneumothorax

91
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What is a tension pneumothorax?

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A flap valve forms allowing air to only enter the pleural space on inspiration

92
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What are the general management interventions for respiratory conditions?

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Oxygen therapy
ABG- identify T1RF/T2RF 
Bronchodilators 
Steroids 
Antibiotics 
Analgesia 
Physiotherapy
93
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What is the management for asthma?

A

Inhalers, dry powders, nebulisers
Anti-inflamatory agent i.e. steroids
Bronchodilators: short and longterm beta agonists
Magnesium sulphate
Oxygen
Sit up
Mechanical ventilation if trouble to breath and silent chest

94
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What is the management for COPD?

A

Oxygen therapy and long term oxygen therapy
Abx
Physio therapy
Bronchodilators
Non invasive positive pressure ventilation

95
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What is the management for chest infection?

A 
O2 therapy 
Analgesia 
Optimum fluid balance 
Abx- depending on presentation 
Physiotherapy 
Sputum samples
96
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What is the management for pleural effusion?

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Transudate effusions= control underlying problem, usually self-reabsorbing. Large effusions drained 1.5L max
Exudate effusions- treat underlying cause, repeated aspirations, irritate introduced to adhere the pleura together

97
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What is pleurodesis?

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Adhesion of pleural surfaces

98
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What is the management for pneumothorax?

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Passive absorption- repeat xrays to see progress
Aspiration of air from pleural space
Intercostal tube drain- cannulae into chest wall; wide bore tube to drain air; under water seal drain
Surgery

99
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What is involved in the assessment of a chest drain?

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Fluid level 
Fluid swing 
Bubbling 
Pain 
Respiratory rate, rhythm, depth 
Positioning

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