103T4- Physiology of the lungs and gas exchange. Pulmonary disorders and principles of their treatment

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Introduction
Describe the two states of hb,
Describe the concept of cooperati...,
Outline the three determinants of...
10  cards
Respiratory failure
Ventilation perfusion q pressure ...,
What is hypoxia pulmonary vasocon...,
Describe 5 mechanisms of hypoxaemia
7  cards
Arterial blood gases
Where is the rhythm generator in ...,
State 7 things that cause respira...,
Chemosensing occurs via periphera...
17  cards
Mechanics of breathing
Describe the relationship between...,
What is the relationship between ...,
Describe distending pressure
11  cards
Pulmonary function
What is the normal total minute v...,
What does a pneumotachograph do,
Consider pulmonary function testi...
10  cards
Asthma
Describe the epidemiology of asthma,
Describe the 3 ways in which airf...,
Outline 5 risk factors for asthma
10  cards
COPD
What is the definition of copd,
Describe the epidemiology of copd,
Risk factors of copd
11  cards
Respiratory infections
State 3 common lung bugs,
What is the difference between an...,
Describe the pathogenesis of infe...
27  cards
Restrictive lung disease
Define restrictive lung disease,
Describe parenchymal lung disease...,
Describe the types of interstitia...
23  cards
Advanced respiratory diseases
How is a pulmonary embolus diagno...,
Where is a pe most likely to orig...,
What are the signs and symptoms o...
16  cards
O2 therapy and sleep apnoea
Describe 4 sources of oxygen,
How do target oxygen saturations ...,
Acute hypoxaemia can lead to acut...
21  cards
Cough and breathlessness
Describe the cough reflex pathway,
What would you describe as an acu...,
Describe the prevalence of cough
12  cards
Respiratory drugs
How do metered dose inhalers diff...,
Which drugs would you administer ...,
What is the asthma treatment ladder
7  cards

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