OLD
What is COPD?
Pt presents w/ dyspnea and wet crackles on auscultation. They report pink frothy sputum production and feeling like they are suffocating. You suspect this pathology is likely.
Pulmonary Edema
PaCO2 > 50mmHg
What is Respiratory Failure?
Medication commonly taken for Cystic Fibrosis
What is Trikafta?
This type of breathing technique is most effective in helping clear secretions caused by Cystic Fibrosis.
Wheezing w/ exhale, increased symptoms @ night, chest tightness
What is Asthma?
You see the following in a pt's chart: RR 31, shift of their mediastinum to the L and you hear dry crackles on auscultations and suspect this pathology is most likely.
What is Atelectasis?
This test is used to diagnosis Cystic Fibrosis
What is a Sweat Test?
Inhaled Corticosteriods (ICS) drugs like Flovent and Pulmicort are often prescribed for this pathology
Asthma
This technique is commonly used to treat atelectasis, hypoventilation, RLD and with those w/ decreased lung compliance.
What is Inspiratory Hold Technique?
S/S include: severe dyspnea, lung hyperinflation and quiet chest
What is Emphysema?
S/S include: muscle wasting / weakness, ground glass opacities on CT and the physician ordered prone positioning. you suspect this pathology is most likely.
What is ARDS?
PCWP, mean PAP and LA values all increase with this pathology
What is Pulmonary HTN (venous)?
Medication given for acute asthma attack
What is SABA (Albuterol)?
S/S include: hemoptysis, hx of recurrent lung infections and signet ring sign on imaging
What is Bronchiectatsis?
Retired welder presents w/ a dry cough and increased fatigue. You see honeycombing on the CT scan and suspect this pathology is likely.
What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
PaO2 and PaCO2 both increase with this pathology
SAMA / LAMA meds like Atrovent and Spiriva are often prescribed for this pathology
What is COPD?
Pt's with Bronchiectasis, COPD and Cystic Fibrosis use this device to break up and help clear secretions
What is Acapella / Flutter Devices?
S/S include: thick sticky mucus production, recurrent respiratory infections, chronic hypoxia and adventitious breath sounds in upper lobes
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Pt SpO2 drops 87% after 3mins on recumbent bike and you notice peripheral edema in bilateral ankles. They report having a R heart cath yesterday. You suspect this pathology
What is Pulmonary HTN?
Pt presents w/ loud, biphasic wheeze, is in the tripod position and HR of 128. You suspect this is most likely occurring.
What is a Severe asthma attack?
This is often prescribed to a pt w/ emphysema or a SpO2 <88%
What is supplemental O2?
This technique is used to decrease recruitment of accessory muscles for breathing.
What is upper chest inhibition?