Lung Cancer
Cigarette smoking
What is used as the diagnostic criteria for ARDS?
Berlin Definition of ARDS
Full recovery from Guillain-Barre syndrome is expected in approximately what percentage of cases?
Approx - 80% to 90%
Name the structural changes of the lung with poorly managed Myasthenia Gravis
1. Mucus accumulation
2. Airway obstruction
3. Alveolar consolidation
4. Atelectasis
3 Subdivisions of Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC)
1) Squamous (epidermoid) cell carcinoma
2) Adenocarcinoma
3) Large cell carcinoma
What are the PaO2 goals and recommended strategies for most patients with ARDS?
55-80 mmHg
High RR
Low tidal volumes
How does Guillain-Barre Syndrome cause paralysis?
It prevents the ability of the neurons to transmit impulses to the muscles
Chronic muscle fatigue
Fastest vs. Slowest growing carcinoma
Fastest = Small cell carcinoma
Slowest = Squamous cell carcinoma
The clinical manifestations associated with ARDS usually appear within 6 to 72 hours of an inciting event and worsen rapidly.
The patient typically presents with what?
Name 4 signs/symptoms seen
Dyspnea
Cyanosis
Bilateral Crackles
Diaphoresis
What are some clinical manifestations of Guillain-Barre Syndrome? (Name 2)
1. Weakness
2. Paresthesia
3. Paralysis
4. Hypotonia
5. Areflexia
6. ANS dysfunction
7. Pain
8. SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion)
9. Respiratory failure
What is the first noticeable symptom of Myasthenia Gravis?
Weakness of the eyelid (Droopy eyelid) and a change in the patient's facial expressions
Define each stage of the Cancer TNM staging system
T = Represents the size and location of the primary tumor
N = Denotes the regional lymph node involvement
M = Signifies the extent of metastasis
In gross appearance, the lungs of patients with ARDS are heavy and red, beefy, or liverlike.
The anatomic alterations that develop ARDS create a _______ lung disorder.
Restrictive lung disorder
What type of autonomic dysfunctions occur with Guillain-Barre? (Name 2)
1. Fluctuating BP (Hyper to Hypo and vice versa)
2. Decreased cardiac output
3. Bradycardia/tachycardia
4. Anhydrosis/diaphoresis
The major demerit of the ice pack is that it's only useful when?
Ptosis is present
List 4 of the Major/Structural changes associated with bronchogenic carcinoma (There are 8 in total)
Inflammation, swelling, and destruction of the bronchial airways
Excessive mucus production
Tracheobronchial mucus accumulation and plugging
Airway obstruction
Atelectasis
Alveolar consolidation
Cavity formation
Pleural effusion
Name 2 previous names for ARDS
Adult hyaline membrane disease
Capillary leak syndrome
Hemorrhagic pulmonary edema
Congestion atelectasis
Da Nang Lung
What is another name for Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP or CIDP)
Patient ventilatory status and possible ventilatory failure