Respiratory Medicine — Flashcards

Severe respiratory distress indicated by _____ would suggest immediate admission via ambulance

_____ should be given to all children who have an asthma attack

When offering triple therapy in COPD and a patient is already taking a SAMA --> _____

Bronchiolitis typically presents with _____

Ankle Oedema in a COPD patient would be an indication for _____

What should a temperature of 39.7C in suspected bronchiolitis make you consider? _____

What is the intervention of choice for a cynaosed patient in CDH _____

What would cause the trachea to be pushed away from the white-out? _____ diaphragmatic hernia large thoracic mass

What would cause the trachea being pulled toward the white-out on CXR? _____ Complete lung collapse e.g. endobronchial intubation Pulmonary hypoplasia

Management of Adult Patients and children >12 with newly diagnosed asthma: Step 1: _____ Step 2: Regular low-dose regular ICS/formoterol combination inhaler [MART therapy] Step 3: Regular moderate-dose MART therapy Step 4: Refer to a respiratory specialist