Pathology
COPD: 2 Types - CORRECT ANSWER – Emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema Characteristics: - CORRECT ANSWER – Pink Puffers
Body: Thin, underweight, barrel Chest
Respiratory: Pursed-lip breathing and Hyperresonant/tympanic breath sounds
Decreased DLCO
Emphysema Treatments: - CORRECT ANSWER – 24-28% O2
Bronchodilators: SABA, LABA, Anticholinergic
Corticosteroids
Bronchial hygiene
NPPV
Flu Vaccine
Chronic Bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER – Blue Bloater
Build: Stocky, overweight
Productive sputum and Rhonchi, crackles, wheezing
Use of accessory muscles
Cyanotic
Digital clubbing
Chronic Bronchitis Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER – Same as Emphysema
24-28% O2
Bronchodilators: SABA, LABA, Anticholinergic
Corticosteroids
Bronchial hygiene
NPPV
Flu Vaccine
Bronchiectasis Special Diagnostic Tests - CORRECT ANSWER – CT Scan
Bronchiectasis Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER – Bronchopulmonary hygiene
Lung expansion therapy
Antibiotics
Expectorants
Sympathomimetic and Parasympatholytic agents
Surgical
Sleep Disorder Special Tests - CORRECT ANSWER – Polysomnography
Chest Trauma/Flail Chest/Rib Fracture Treatment - CORRECT ANSWER – Analgesics
Hyperinflation therapy
Surgical
Bronchopulmonary Hygiene
Pneumonia Prevention