3. Diseases of the lungs Flashcards

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Clinical evaluation of the lungs

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Challenging
Signalment
general history
physical
Lab d
diagnostic imaging
bronchoscopy
Resp sampling
Blood gas analysis

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Signalment of Juvenile patients

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Infection
congenital diseases

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Signalment of old patients

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Chronic Inflammatory disorders
Tumour

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Signalment of siamese cats

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Felines asthma

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History of Lung diseases

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When did the owner obtain the animal
Travel history
Environment
Known hypersensitivities
previous resp issues

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Physical exam of lungs

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Varying degrees of resp distress
cough
dyspnoea
panting
increased resp rate
adventitial sounds upon auscultation

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Lab D of lung disorders

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Anaemia
Leucocytosis
Leukopenia
Eosinophilia
Hypoalbuminaemia
Pancreatitis
Coagulopathy
Thrombocytopathy
Hypercalcaemia

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Diagnostic Imaging of Lungs

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XRAY - bronchitis, oedema, pneumonia, haemorrhage, granuloma
US
CT - neoplasia, abscess
CT angiography - pulmonary thromboembolism

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Radiography of lungs

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VD, LL (do LL last to avoid lung compression)
Patterns - bronchial, interstitial, alveolar, nodular

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US of Lungs

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can be used for thoracocetesis in case of fluid accumulation

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Bronchoscopy of Lungs

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Direct visualisation - oedema, inflammation, foreign body, ulcer, tumour

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Respiratory sampling of Lungs

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BAL, TTL, Cytology brush, biopsy

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Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

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indicator of alveolar ventilation and oxygenation of pulmonary arterial blood

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PaO2

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90-100mmHg

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PaCO2

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36-40mmhg

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Diseases of the small airways

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Bronchitis
Canine Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchiectasis
Feline Asthma
Foreign bodies
Neoplasia

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Infectious Bronchitis

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CIRDC
CRCoV
CIV
Kennel cough
FHV
parasites
fungal infections

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18
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Non infectious causes of bronchitis

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Aspiration
Canine chronic bronchitis
Feline asthma

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Which animals are most susceptible to canine chronic bronchitis

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Middle aged / older dogs
small breeds

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History of canine chronic bronchitis

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daily cough for >2 months
exercise intolerance

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diagnosis of canine chronic bronchitis

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good BCS
tracheal sensitivity
insp crackles
exp wheezes
prolonged exp
increased vagal tone

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xray of canine chronic bronchitis

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donut signs
RS cardiomegaly
+/-

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Bronchoscopy of canine chronic bronchitis

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hyperaemic mucosa
mucoid / purulent secretions
fibrous nodules on mucosa

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Differential of canine chronic bronchitis

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infection
aspiration
eosinophilic broncho- pneumopathy
endocardiosis
pulmonary fibrosis

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25
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Treatment of canine chronic bronchitis

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Never cured
only controlled
Pred
Bronchodilators
Antitiussives
AB
Ancillary therapy
Nebulisation

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What may inadequate treatment of canine chronic bronchitis lead to

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pulmonary hypertension
bronchiectasis
vascular remodelling

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What is bronchiectasis

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irreversible dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of pulmonary secretions

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Susceptible breeds to bronchiectasis

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Cocker spaniel

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History of bronchiectasis

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chronic productive cough
frequent bouts of pneumonia

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Clinical signs of bronchiectasis

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loud bronchial sounds
nasal discharge
haemoptysis

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diagnosis of bronchiectasis

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xray
bronchoscopy
ct

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Treatment of bronchiectasis

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Lobar bronchiectasis —> lobectomy & AB
bronchodilators
AVOID antitussives

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Prevention of bronchiectasis

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AB
removal of foreign bodies
CCB management

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Prognosis of bronchiectasis

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Chronic recurrent infection
AB reistance
pulmonary hypertension

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Clinical Signs of feline lower airway diseasae

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Paroxysmal cough
dry hacking cough
open mouth breathing
prolonged exhalation
crackles
exp wheezes
increased resonance

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Diagnosis of feline asthma

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blood test - eosinophilia in 30% of cases
faecal exam - aelurostrongylus
xray
bronchoscopy - BAL cytology

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Xray of feline asthma

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interstitial, bronchial, alveolar pattern
peribronchial cuffing, infiltrated medial lung lobe, pulmonary emphysema

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Differential of feline asthma

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infection
aspiration
allergic bronchitis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
neoplasia

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Treatment of feline asthma

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emergency - terbutaline, gcc
chronic - gcc, fluticasone, bronchodilators, AB

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What is considered emergency in case of feline asthma

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cyanosis and open mouth breathing

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41
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Prevention of feline asthma

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Avoid beta blockers
cigarette smoke
aerosol

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42
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incidence of Foreign bodies in bronchi

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Accidental
laryngeal paralysis
dental problems

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Clinical signs of Foreign bodies in bronchi

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Acute / chronic cough
cyanosis
recurrent airway infection

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diagnosis of Foreign bodies in bronchi

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xray, bronchoscopy

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Treatment of Foreign bodies in bronchi

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removal

46
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clinical signs of neoplasia of bronchi

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cough
obstructive breathing pattern
haemoptysis

47
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auscultation of neoplasia of bronchi

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harsh wheezing noises

48
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diagnosis of neoplasia of bronchi

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mass

49
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Cause of Bacterial Pneumonia

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e. coli
bordetella
Klebsiella
Pasteurella
Pseudomonas
Mycoplasma

50
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Bacterial Pneumonia is a common complication of

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laryngeal dysfunction
viral pneumonia
aspiration pneumonia
gi disease
encephalopathy

51
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What are the protection mechanisms against Bacterial Pneumonia

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laryngeal function
coughing reflex
mucociliary clearance
epithelial barrier
IgA
alveolar macrophages
IgG

52
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clinical signs of Bacterial Pneumonia

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lethargy
fever
dyspnoea
coughing
exercise intolerance
nasal discharge
haemoptysis
increased lung sounds

53
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diagnosis of Bacterial Pneumonia

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increased WBC
xray
bronchoscopy
BAL / TTL

54
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treatment of Bacterial Pneumonia

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AB
bronchodilators
lobeectomy
saline nebulisation
treat underlying disease

55
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Cause of Viral BronchoPneumonia

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Distemper
morbillivirus

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Clinical signs of Viral BronchoPneumonia

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mucopurulent oculonasal discharge
fever
lethargy
CNS signs

57
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diagnosis of Viral BronchoPneumonia

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xray - interstitial / alveolar pattern

58
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treatment of Viral BronchoPneumonia

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supportive
seizure control may be necessary

59
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Prevention of Viral BronchoPneumonia

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vaccination

60
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Causes of Fungal Pneumonia

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histoplasma capsulatum
COccidiosis
Cryptococcus
Aspergillus

61
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Diagnosis of Fungal Pneumonia

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BAL
FNA
Bloods

62
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Treatment of Fungal Pneumonia

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Itraconazole

63
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Aspiration pneumonia disposition

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megaoesophagus
laryngeal & pharyngeal dysfunction

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Factors affecting the severity of lung injury in Aspiration pneumonia

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volume, pH, toxicity
Obstruction
Pulmonary Haemorrhage
Oedema
Inflammation
Necrosis
Bronchoconstriction
Infection

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Clinical signs of Aspiration pneumonia

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cough
tachypneoa
acute resp distress syndrome
fever
lethargy
shock

wheezing in cats only

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diagnosis of Aspiration pneumonia

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history of vomiting/ regurgitation
xray
CBC
bronchoscopy

67
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What is seen on xray in case of Aspiration pneumonia

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interstitio - alveolar pattern in CV and middle lobes

68
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Treatment of Aspiration pneumonia

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resp distress
AB
saline inhalation
corticosteroids are contraindicated

69
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aetiology of Eosinophilic Bronchopenumopathy

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unknown

70
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which breed is predisposed to Eosinophilic Bronchopenumopathy

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huskies

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history of Eosinophilic Bronchopenumopathy

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coughing
gagging
dyspnoea
nasal dischrage
lethargy
anorexia

72
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clinical signs of Eosinophilic Bronchopenumopathy

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nasal discharge
crackling
increased lung sounds

73
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diagnosis of Eosinophilic Bronchopenumopathy

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rule out other causes
xray
bronchoscopy

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Treatment of Eosinophilic Bronchopenumopathy

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gcc at immunosuppressive dosage

75
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What is pulmonary oedema

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fluid accumulation in the interstitium and alveoli

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causes of pulmonary oedema

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non cardiogenic - ARDS, acute upper airway obstruction, neirogenic oedema

cardiogenic - CHF

77
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clinical signs of pulmonary oedema

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dyspnoea > cyanosis > cough

78
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diagnosis of pulmonary oedema

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auscultation:
crackles on insp and end exp
heart murmur, arrhythmia, tachycardia
heart murmur without sinus tachycardia

79
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treatment of pulmonary oedema

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furosemide
oxygen
sedation

80
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aetiology of smoke inhalation

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Acute - 0-36hrs: oedema & tissue hypoxia
Later - 2-4days: tracheobronchitis, pneumonia

81
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Clinical signs of smoke inhalation

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singed hair
smell of smoke
upper airway stridor
ocular & nasal discharge
cyanosis

82
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diagnosis of smoke inhalation

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BAL
xray

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Treatment of smoke inhalation

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Observation for at least 48hrs
tracheostomy
oxygen cage
bronchodilators
IVFT
Analgesia
corticosteroids

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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acute hypoxemix resp failure caused by lung injury and increased pulmonary capillary permeability

85
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what can Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome be secondary to

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sepsis
pancreatitis
aspiration
shock
microbial pneumonia

86
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Pathogenesis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Poorly understood
Early phase : proteinaceous fluid
Later phase : increased inflammatory cells, hyaline membrane formation & fibrosis –> pul hypertension

87
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Clinical signs of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Anxiety
tachycardia
cyanosis
cracklies
wheezes

88
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Diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Non cardiogenic lung oedema - ausculatation, xray, ecg
Protein

89
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Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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Oxygen therapy
IVFT
furosemide
gcc

90
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Susceptible breeds to Pulmonary Fibrosis

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westie
staffie

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Clinical signs of Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Dog - chronic & progressive pulmonary signs
Cat - rare, dyspnoea, exercise intolerance, cough, cyanosis, crackles

92
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Diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis

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xray
ecg
biopsy

93
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Treatment of Pulmonary Fibrosis

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No effective treatment
cough suppressants
gcc
bronchodilators

94
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Susceptbile breeds for Lung lobe torsion

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large, deep chested dogs

95
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consequences of Lung lobe torsion

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venous congestion -> exudation, necrosis, anaemia

96
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Clinical signs of Lung lobe torsion

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Resp distress
tachypnoea
cough
hypotension
dyspneoa
fever
lethargy

97
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Diagnosis of Lung lobe torsion

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xray
bronchoscopy
ct
surgical exploration

98
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Treatment for Lung lobe torsion

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FLuid drainage
oxygen
IVFT
shock therapy
surgery

99
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predisposition to Pulmonary Thromboembolism

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Middle- aged / older animals

100
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what can Pulmonary Thromboembolism be secondary to

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Heartworm
IMHA
neoplasia
DIC
cushings
PLE
PL- nephropathy

101
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consequences of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

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abnormal gas exchange
pulmonary infarction

102
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clinical signs of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

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acute resp distress
tachypnoea
cyanosis

103
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diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

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pulmonary angiography (gold stadard)
d - dimer
blood gas analysis
xray
ecg

104
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Treatment of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

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thrombolytic therapy
treat underlying disease

105
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Pulmonary Neoplasia names

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carcinoma, osteosarcoma
metastatic > primary

106
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Physical exam of Pulmonary Neoplasia

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try to located the origin of metastasis
auscultation
percussion

107
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clinical signs of Pulmonary Neoplasia

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Chronic cough
exercise intolerance
resp distress
dyspnoea
weight loss
anorexia

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