Thoracic Flashcards
1
Q
Infections in AIDS by CD4 count
A
> 200 - Bacterial infections/Tb
< 200 - PCP, atypical mycobacterial
< 100 - CMV, fungal, mycobacterial
Also think of Kaposi or lymphoma
2
Q
USPSFT lung cancer screening recommendations
A
1) Ages 55 - 80
2) 30-pack-year smoking history
3) smoked within the last 15 years
4) willing to undergo treatment if cancer discovered
5) no life expectancy limiting health condition
3
Q
Conversion factors for CT examinations in microSv/mGy
Head
Body (including chest)
Cervical spine
A
Conversion factors for CT examinations in microSv/mGy
Head: 2.2
Body (including chest): 18
Cervical spine: 5.4
4
Q
Most common bacterial agent responsible for Lemierre Syndrome?
A
Fusobacterium Necrophorum