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Flashcards in Obstructive Lung Disease Deck (6)
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1
Q

Where are West zones of the lung?

A

I is apex. II is mid-lung. III is base.

2
Q

Dose of magnesium for AE Asthma?

A

2g x1.

3
Q

SaO2 target for COPD?

A

88-92% Higher worsened mortality.

4
Q

NIPPV strategy for AECOPD?

A

Use it liberally; loads of benefit.

5
Q

NIPPV strategy for AE Asthma?

A

Doesn’t do much. Short (2 hour) trial is reasonable, but don’t delay intubation.

6
Q

Which is more powerful to increase minute ventilation? RR or Ti?

A

RR