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LUNGS Flashcards

1
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types of ATELECTASIS

A
  1. RESORPTION
  2. COMPRESSION
  3. CONTRACTION
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define atelectasis

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inability of lungs to expands (infant)
lung collapse (adult)
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resorption atelectasis

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due to obstruction
trapped oxygen gets resorbed
blood flow is unaffected
*mediastinum shifts toward collapsed lung

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4
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contraction atelectasis

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fibrotic changes prevent full expansion

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“heart failure’ cells

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hemosiderin laden macrophages

seen in PULMONARY HTN

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histological manifestation of ALI + ARDS

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DAD

diffuse alveolar damage

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what two barriers make up the alveolar capillary membrane

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  1. vasculature ENDOTHELIUM

2. alveoli EPITHELIUM

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