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The Thoracic Cavity
What forms the bony thorax 1,
What does the sternum consist of 2,
What features can be found on the...
12
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Upper Respiratory Tract
What divides the nasal cavity int...,
Name the paranasal sinuses 2,
What epithelium lines sinuses 3
9
cards
General Respiratory
Describe the pleura structure 1,
What are the functions of the ple...,
What causes the pleura to stay pu...
13
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Ventilation
What is the anatomical dead space 1,
What is the alveolar dead space 2,
What feature do lungs have that a...
14
cards
Resp Pathologies
What is emphysema 1,
How is emphysema caused 2,
What happens to small airways as ...
15
cards
Gas Exchange
What is atmospheric pressure 1,
What is saturated vapour pressure 2,
How do you calculate the amount o...
12
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Carbon Dioxide
Why is there a difference between...,
What reaction does co2 undergo on...,
How does the partial pressure of ...
20
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Acid-Base Balance
What effect does alkalaemia have ...,
Describe the relationship of alka...,
What effect does acidosis have on...
24
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Spirometry
Name all the parts of this spirom...,
What is tidal volume 2,
What is inspiratory reserve volume 3
20
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Pulmonary Embolism
Name some risk factors for pe dvt 1,
Name some signs and symptoms of pe 2,
What are the main differential di...
9
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Hypoxia and Respiratory Failure
What are the two types of respira...,
Why can giving o2 to treat type 2...,
What can hypoxia be caused by 3
14
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Asthma
What is asthma 1,
What type of reaction is asthma i...,
Describe type i sensitivity react...
13
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COPD
What is copd 1,
What is emphysema 2,
What is chronic bronchitis 3
20
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Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
What is bronchiectasis 1,
What sign is common on a ct of a ...,
What are the symptoms of bronchie...
14
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Respiratory Tract Infections
Name of the common flora of the u...,
What defences are found in the re...,
Name some urtis 3
25
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Tuberculosis
What is tuberculosis 1,
Describe mbt and how it is spread 2,
Describe the pathogenesis of tb 3
18
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Chest X-Rays
What are the two types of cxr pro...,
What conditions must be met for t...,
Name some sources of artefact 3
20
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Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
What is pneumothorax 1,
What are the signs and symptoms o...,
Describe primary and secondary pn...
12
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Lung Cancer
Name some risk factors for lung c...,
What does a screening process req...,
Name some primary tumour symptoms...
13
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