Definitions

Question 1

What is Fremius?

Answer 1

Vibration on auscultation

This term refers to a specific sound or sensation felt during the physical examination of the lungs.

Question 2

What does Orthopnea refer to?

Answer 2

Shortness of breath (SOB) while lying, relieved by sitting up

Orthopnea is commonly associated with heart failure or respiratory issues.

Question 3

Define Hemoptysis.

Answer 3

Blood in sputum

This can indicate a variety of conditions, including infections or pulmonary embolism.

Question 4

What is Refractory hypoxemia?

Answer 4

Hypoxemia even after 100% oxygen

This condition can occur in severe lung diseases where oxygen therapy does not improve oxygenation.

Question 5

Define barotrauma.

Answer 5

Damage to lungs by positive pressure

Barotrauma can occur in situations like mechanical ventilation or scuba diving.

Question 6

What is volutrauma?

Answer 6

Damage to lung by excess volume to one lung over the other

This often occurs in mechanical ventilation settings where one lung is overinflated.

Question 7

Define biotrauma.

Answer 7

Inflammatory response damaging alveoli

Biotrauma is associated with lung injury due to inflammatory processes.