Pathology of ARDS
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Treatment:
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Definition:
Acute illness or injury to the lungs that results in reduced lung compliance,
diffuse atelectasis and refractory hypoxemia
General appearance:
-Cyanotic/tachypnea/ subternal/intercoastal retraction
Diagnostic testing:
CXR (Increased opacity/honeycomb or ground glass appearance)
PAP elevated with normal PCWP
Treatment:
-Oxygen
, -CPAP/PEEP therapy
-Vt 6 ml /Plateau less than 30
-recruitment maneuvers
Pathology of Myasthenia Gravis (mind to ground)
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Treatment:
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Definition: Chronic disorder of neuromuscular junction resulting in a
descending paralysis
General appearance: General weakness at rest/drooping eyes/ double
vision (diplopia)/ difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Diagnostic testing:
-Edrophonium Test (Tensilon Challenge test)
-Electromyography
-Blood test for Ach receptor antibodies
Treatment:
-Closely monitor Vt, VC, MIP
-Intubate Mechanical ventilation when intubated
-Hyperinflation therapy
-Pulmonary hygiene
Pathology of Drug overdose
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Diagnostic testing:
Treatment:
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Definition:
overuse of medication that exceeds the recommended dose
General appearance:
Slow shallow respiration/Diminished breath sounds/altered level of
consciousness, euphoria
Diagnostic testing:
-Drug toxicity
Treatment:
Narcan (Naloxone) for narcotics
Flumazenil (Romazicon) for sedative (benzo)
Acetylcysteine for acetaminophen overdose
Pathology of Shock
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Diagnostic testing:
Treatment:
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Definition:
General appearance:
Diagnostic testing:
Treatment:
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Definition:
Acute illness or injury to the lungs that results in reduced lung compliance,
diffuse atelectasis and refractory hypoxemia
General appearance:
-Cyanotic/tachypnea/ subternal/intercoastal retraction
Diagnostic testing:
CXR (Increased opacity/honeycomb or ground glass appearance)
PAP elevated with normal PCWP
Treatment:
-Oxygen
, -CPAP/PEEP therapy
-Vt 6 ml /Plateau less than 30
-recruitment maneuvers
Pathology of Myasthenia Gravis (mind to ground)
Definition:
General appearance:
Diagnostic testing:
Treatment:
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Definition: Chronic disorder of neuromuscular junction resulting in a
descending paralysis
General appearance: General weakness at rest/drooping eyes/ double
vision (diplopia)/ difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
Diagnostic testing:
-Edrophonium Test (Tensilon Challenge test)
-Electromyography
-Blood test for Ach receptor antibodies
Treatment:
-Closely monitor Vt, VC, MIP
-Intubate Mechanical ventilation when intubated
-Hyperinflation therapy
-Pulmonary hygiene
Pathology of Drug overdose
, Definition:
General appearance:
Diagnostic testing:
Treatment:
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Definition:
overuse of medication that exceeds the recommended dose
General appearance:
Slow shallow respiration/Diminished breath sounds/altered level of
consciousness, euphoria
Diagnostic testing:
-Drug toxicity
Treatment:
Narcan (Naloxone) for narcotics
Flumazenil (Romazicon) for sedative (benzo)
Acetylcysteine for acetaminophen overdose
Pathology of Shock
Definition:
General appearance:
Diagnostic testing:
Treatment:
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