SOB Flashcards
1
Q
US findings w/ PTX
A
lung point (no sliding of pleura)
2
Q
how to most easily detect pleural effusion on CXR
A
lateral decub w/ affected side down
3
Q
next step for pt w/ respiratory distress and signs of thermal airway injury
A
intubation
4
Q
immediate tx for pulmonary edema
A
nitro + loop diuretics
5
Q
animal hides assoc w/ what bacteria? tx?
A
b anthracis - tx w/ cipro
6
Q
type of pleural effusion assoc w/ malignancy?
A
exudative
7
Q
initial tx for HCAP
A
vanc, cefepime, azithromycin
8
Q
CHF tx in the ED
A
O2, PPV, nitro, diuretics
9
Q
COPD tx in the ED
A
O2, PPV, duonebs (SABA, SAMA), steroids (abx)
