The Patient With Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of obesity hypoventilation syndrome
A
Hypercapnia in awake obese patients after other causes of hypercapnia been excluded
2
Q
What happends to the relation between functional residual capacity and closing capacity in obese patients?
A
Becasue of the reduction of the FRC, CC exceed FRC resulting in atelectasis
3
Q
Definition of pulmonary hypertension
A
PMAP > 25mmHg at rest
