pulmonary oedema Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
excess of fluid in the lung air sacs
2
Q
what can it be secondary 2
A
heart problems
3
Q
symptoms
A
extreme sob esp on lying or exertion cough dyspnea feeling of growing or suffocation wheeze gasping cold clammy skin cough blue finger tips palpitations
4
Q
chronic
A
similar as above but more likely to be fatigued
swelling with weight gain
5
Q
signs
A
signs for heart failure s3 gallap hypotension In acute setting crackles raised jvp
6
Q
ix
A
rule out heart failure with bloods
100 for bnp and 300 for nitropro bnp
xray
7
Q
causes
A
valvular disease pe cardiomyopathy acs achd ras ards liver failure
8
Q
management
A
sit up oxygen high flow nitratres 2 puffs furosemide 30-40mg opioids 2.5mg
