Pulmonary Flashcards
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Child with prologed cough >2 Ws and fever… Next step:
serology for pertussis
Best inv of BA:
spirometry before and after SABA (++ FEV1> 15% at least)
Most imp parameter to be assessed in spirometry of pt with BA:
FEV-1
Most imp parameter to be assessed in spirometry of pt with GB$:
FVC
Management of acute attack???
Pt with low O2 saturation next step
1st step:
If no response:
give O2
inhaled salbutamol…..up to 12 puffs
oral cortisone
Best way to give puffs to the kids:
spacer
Most common SE of inhaled cortisone:
oropharyngeal candida
Most serious sign in status asthmaticus:
silent chest
If cyanosis in asthma first step:
intubation
Long term management:
First line:
If still symptomatic:
If still symptomatic:
SABA
inhaled cortisone
LABA
Prevention of asthma
Best way:
avoid dust and smoking
Drug used for prevention by inhalation:
fluticasone
Asthma with exercise what to use?
salbutamol before the exercise
HOW TO ASSES CRITICAL CASES???
Confused/drowsy, AGITATION vv IMP
Pt returned from long flight develops acute chest pain& dyspnea. Exam shows clear lung… Dx:
pulmonary embolism (PE)
Best inv of PE/ Inv of choice of PE:
CTPA
Inv of choice in pregnant, pt with ESRD or allergy:
V/Q scan
TTT of choice of PE:
LMWH followed by warfarin
Duration of warfarin use:
3-6 Ms with target INR of 2-3
Pt with contra-indication to anti-coagulation, non-compliant with anti-coagulation recurrent despite anticoagulant…… next step:
IVC filter
Pt with cough and dyspnea. Exam shows dullness to percussion& ++ TVF… Dx:
pneumonia.
Pt with cough and dyspnea. CXR shows pneumonic patch… Dx:
pneumonia
Pt with cough and dyspnea. Exam shows dullness to percussion& – TVF… Dx:
pleural effusion
MC CO:
strep pneumonia