Thoracic Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most common complications following thoracic surgery?
A
Pneumonia
Atelectasis
2
Q
What are some factors that increase pulmonary vascular resistance?
A
Hypoxia
Acidosis
Sepsis
PEEP
3
Q
What are some ECG changes you may see in someone with COPD?
A
Decreased amplitude of QRS because the lungs are hyperinflated
Abnormal R wave progression across the precordial leads
P Wave
R/S ratios indicative of RV hypertrophy
4
Q
Sympathomimetic drugs increase the production of _______
A
cAMP
5
Q
What are the effects of cAMP and cGMP on bronchioles?
A
cAMP dilates
cGMP constricts
