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What is a common symptom of croup due to the narrowed airway?
What is a common symptom of croup due to the narrowed airway?
- Fever
- Stridor (correct)
- Wheezing
- Coughing
What can create the appearance of an hourglass shape to the airway in croup?
What can create the appearance of an hourglass shape to the airway in croup?
- Narrowing of the subglottic area (correct)
- Swelling of the trachea
- Obstruction of the larynx
- Inflammation of the bronchi
What is a recommended treatment to reduce airway inflammation and improve breathing in children with croup?
What is a recommended treatment to reduce airway inflammation and improve breathing in children with croup?
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Antibiotics
- Corticosteroids (correct)
What was a common cause of acute epiglottitis in the past?
What was a common cause of acute epiglottitis in the past?
What can atelectasis be visualized as on imaging?
What can atelectasis be visualized as on imaging?
What is the recommended position for endotracheal tube placement above the carina?
What is the recommended position for endotracheal tube placement above the carina?
What is the focus of atelectasis treatment?
What is the focus of atelectasis treatment?
What may cause atelectasis?
What may cause atelectasis?
What does incorrect placement of the endotracheal tube lead to?
What does incorrect placement of the endotracheal tube lead to?
What can pneumothorax cause?
What can pneumothorax cause?
What is the key aspect of clinical evaluation after endotracheal tube placement?
What is the key aspect of clinical evaluation after endotracheal tube placement?
What is necessary to confirm endotracheal tube placement and detect potential complications?
What is necessary to confirm endotracheal tube placement and detect potential complications?
What might require repositioning of endotracheal tubes?
What might require repositioning of endotracheal tubes?
What does pleural effusion result from?
What does pleural effusion result from?
What may interlobar fissures show due to lobe collapse?
What may interlobar fissures show due to lobe collapse?
What is involved in the compensation for collapsed lung?
What is involved in the compensation for collapsed lung?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of acute epiglottitis?
Which imaging technique is commonly used to confirm the diagnosis of acute epiglottitis?
What is the most appropriate initial management for acute epiglottitis?
What is the most appropriate initial management for acute epiglottitis?
Which anatomical area is commonly affected by intrabronchial foreign bodies in children?
Which anatomical area is commonly affected by intrabronchial foreign bodies in children?
What is the purpose of assessing technical factors in a chest radiograph examination?
What is the purpose of assessing technical factors in a chest radiograph examination?
Which area on a chest radiograph appears similar in radiographic density due to similar X-ray attenuation?
Which area on a chest radiograph appears similar in radiographic density due to similar X-ray attenuation?
What can make it challenging to distinguish individual ribs and vertebrae on a chest radiograph?
What can make it challenging to distinguish individual ribs and vertebrae on a chest radiograph?
What does atelectasis result in on imaging studies?
What does atelectasis result in on imaging studies?
Which imaging modality is commonly used to visualize airway obstruction and surrounding structures in acute epiglottitis?
Which imaging modality is commonly used to visualize airway obstruction and surrounding structures in acute epiglottitis?
What is the purpose of clinical correlation in chest radiograph examination?
What is the purpose of clinical correlation in chest radiograph examination?
What can open thoracic intervertebral disc spaces indicate on a chest radiograph?
What can open thoracic intervertebral disc spaces indicate on a chest radiograph?
What is the primary purpose of using corticosteroids in the treatment of acute epiglottitis?
What is the primary purpose of using corticosteroids in the treatment of acute epiglottitis?
In which part of the lung does atelectasis result in reduced lung volume?
In which part of the lung does atelectasis result in reduced lung volume?
Which condition is characterized by a localized collection of necrotic tissue and pus in the lung?
Which condition is characterized by a localized collection of necrotic tissue and pus in the lung?
What is the fatality rate of SARS?
What is the fatality rate of SARS?
Which condition results in the filling of airspaces with inflammatory exudate?
Which condition results in the filling of airspaces with inflammatory exudate?
What is the cause of aspiration pneumonia?
What is the cause of aspiration pneumonia?
Which condition refers to the accumulation of a significant amount of blood in the pleural space?
Which condition refers to the accumulation of a significant amount of blood in the pleural space?
Which imaging studies are commonly used to diagnose and assess the extent of hemothorax?
Which imaging studies are commonly used to diagnose and assess the extent of hemothorax?
What is the characteristic radiographic pattern associated with alveolar pneumonia?
What is the characteristic radiographic pattern associated with alveolar pneumonia?
Which condition can lead to complications such as brain abscess?
Which condition can lead to complications such as brain abscess?
What is the cause of bronchopneumonia?
What is the cause of bronchopneumonia?
What is the treatment for hemothorax dependent on?
What is the treatment for hemothorax dependent on?
Which condition is caused by the entry of esophageal or gastric contents into the lungs?
Which condition is caused by the entry of esophageal or gastric contents into the lungs?
What are the symptoms of hemothorax?
What are the symptoms of hemothorax?
Which of the following is a common cause of pulmonary infarct?
Which of the following is a common cause of pulmonary infarct?
What is the primary function of a Swan-Ganz catheter?
What is the primary function of a Swan-Ganz catheter?
What is the most significant risk factor for developing bronchogenic carcinoma?
What is the most significant risk factor for developing bronchogenic carcinoma?
What is the function of a cardiac pacemaker?
What is the function of a cardiac pacemaker?
What can lead to pace failure in a cardiac pacing system?
What can lead to pace failure in a cardiac pacing system?
What is a potential risk of central venous catheter placement?
What is a potential risk of central venous catheter placement?
What does infarct refer to?
What does infarct refer to?
What is the primary function of a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)?
What is the primary function of a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)?
What can lead to challenging outcomes in cases of pulmonary edema?
What can lead to challenging outcomes in cases of pulmonary edema?
What are the most common complications of infarcts?
What are the most common complications of infarcts?
Who is at risk of complications from central venous catheter placement?
Who is at risk of complications from central venous catheter placement?
What is the purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter?
What is the purpose of a Swan-Ganz catheter?
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Study Notes
Difficult Outcomes of Pulmonary Edema and Infarct
- Pulmonary edema, pericardial effusion, and brain involvement can lead to challenging outcomes.
- Edema may be associated with ischemia and, in severe cases, necrosis.
- Infarct refers to a localized area of necrosis within tissue.
- Myocardial and pulmonary infarcts are the most common.
- Common causes include volvulus, hernia, and trapped viscera under peritoneal adhesion.
- Complications of infarcts can lead to gangrene.
- Elderly individuals with atherosclerosis or impaired cardiac function are at risk.
- Trigger events can include surgical procedures or delivery.
- Central venous catheter placement measures central venous pressure and serves as a portal for fluid infusion.
- Potential risks of placement include arrhythmias, perforation, pneumothorax, and air embolism.
- PICC is a type of venous access device designed for long-term use, often for chemotherapy.
- Swan-Ganz catheters monitor heart function and blood flow, and can be used to direct medications into the heart.
Cardiac Pacemaker and Pathophysiology
- Cardiac pacemakers maintain cardiac rhythm using an electrode placed in the right ventricle apex or coronary sinus.
- Electrode fracture can lead to pace failure, compromising the effectiveness of the cardiac pacing system.
- Thrombo-embolic fragments can lodge in the main pulmonary artery, leading to decreased cardiac output and potentially death.
- Pulmonary embolism can result in pulmonary infarction and respiratory distress.
- Bronchogenic carcinoma is primary lung cancer that originates from the mucosa of the bronchial tree.
- The most significant risk factor for developing bronchogenic carcinoma is smoking.
- Metastasis can occur via blood and lymphatics to sites including bones, liver, brain, adrenals, and kidneys.
- The lungs are a common site for metastasis from primary neoplasms in various organs, including the breast, esophagus, and stomach.
- Approximately one-third of patients with cancer develop pulmonary metastases.
- Pulmonary metastases can occur from primary neoplasms in various organ systems and can spread through blood and lymphatics.
- The patterns of metastases on chest imaging vary according to the primary site of the cancer.
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