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Respiratory system

This class was created by Brainscape user Aashi Rawat. Visit their profile to learn more about the creator.

By: Aashi Rawat
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Decks in this class (11)

S1: introduction to the unit & lung mechanics
Explain the relevance of boyle s ...,
Define tidal volume,
Define inspiratory reserve volume
39  cards
S2: chest & lung anatomy
Describe how the structure of the...,
Explain how the larynx protects t...,
Explain why hoarseness of voice v...
21  cards
S3: gas exchange & oxygen transport
Explain the concept of the partia...,
List the partial pressure of cons...,
Explain the effects of altitude o...
21  cards
S4: CO2 transport & neural + chemical control of ventilation
List the reactions of co2 in blood,
State the normal range of blood ph,
State the equation of the bicarbo...
31  cards
S5: respiratory failure & pulmonary embolism
Define hypoxia hypoxaemia and the...,
Define type 1 respiratory failure,
Define type 2 respiratory failure
26  cards
S6: asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis & cystic fibrosis
What is asthma,
Describe the difference in revers...,
Describe the pathophysiology of a...
32  cards
S7: pulmonary function tests
What do peak flow meters measure,
What does spirometry measure,
What is fev1
9  cards
S8: lung radiology & LRTIs/pneumonia
What is the first thing you shoul...,
Describe the basic radiological p...,
What does abcde stand for
24  cards
S9: lung radiology & tuberculosis
What is the silhouette sign,
Describe x ray findings of a medi...,
Describe the causes of lobar lung...
26  cards
S10: pneumothorax & pleural effusion
What is the pleural cavity,
Define a pneumothorax,
Define simple pneumothorax
23  cards
S11: lung cancer & clinical signs and symptoms of lung disease
Describe the incidence of lung ca...,
List aetiological factors involve...,
Describe the common methods used ...
35  cards

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