Shunts/Deadspace Part 1

Question 1

3 Types of Shunts

Answer 1

Absolute
Capillary
Relative

Question 2

Absolute

Answer 2

Congenital Heart Disease
Intrapulmonary Fistula
Vascular Lung Tumors

Question 3

Capillary

Answer 3

Alveolar Collapse
Atelectasis
Alveolar Fluid accumulation
Alveolar Consolidation

Question 4

Relative

Answer 4

Hypoventilation
V/Q Mismatch
Think Lung disorders: Emphysema, Bronchitis, Asthma, Excessive Secretions and A/C diffusion