transfer Factor Flashcards
1
Q
what is transfer Factor ?
A
the rate at which a certain gas will diffuse from alveoli into blood - Carbon monoxide is used to TEST the rate of diffusion
Results given as total gas transfer
2
Q
causes of raised TLCO ?
A
Convalescent asthma - NOT ACUTE ASTHMA
pulmonary haemorrhage - WEGNER’S disease and Goodpasture’s
Left to right cardiac shunt
Polycethemia
Hyperkinetic states
Male , exercise
3
Q
Causes of lower TLCO ?
A
pulmonary fibrosis - abestosis
pneumonia
PE
pulmonary edema
emphysema
anaemia
Low cardiac output
