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What is the primary purpose of patient stratification in cases of severe illness?
What is the primary purpose of patient stratification in cases of severe illness?
- To provide personalized treatment plans for each patient
- To segregate patients with severe illness (correct)
- To reduce the overall number of patients
- To predict the course of all diseases
Which clinical finding is considered the best predictor of patient exhaustion in severe illness?
Which clinical finding is considered the best predictor of patient exhaustion in severe illness?
- Paradoxical breathing
- Intercostal space retraction
- Respiratory acidosis (correct)
- Drowsiness
Which of the following is NOT a feature of severe illness according to the provided information?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of severe illness according to the provided information?
- Intercostal space retraction
- Chronic cough (correct)
- Drowsiness
- Paradoxical breathing
In the context of COPD, which clinical finding is essential for patient stratification?
In the context of COPD, which clinical finding is essential for patient stratification?
Which of the following features would indicate severe illness in a patient?
Which of the following features would indicate severe illness in a patient?
Flashcards
Patient Stratification
Patient Stratification
The process of identifying and grouping patients based on the severity of their illness.
Drowsiness
Drowsiness
A sign of severe illness in patients, often accompanied by other symptoms like intercostal space retraction and paradoxical breathing.
Intercostal Space Retraction
Intercostal Space Retraction
A sign of severe illness where the spaces between the ribs sink inward during inhalation, indicating a struggle to breathe.
Paradoxical Breathing
Paradoxical Breathing
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Respiratory Acidosis
Respiratory Acidosis
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Study Notes
Patient Stratification
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Patient stratification is a method to separate patients with severe illness.
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Features of severe illness include:
- Drowsiness
- Intercostal space retraction
- Paradoxical breathing
- Respiratory acidosis
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Respiratory acidosis is the best indicator of patient exhaustion.
Clinical Findings in COPD
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Clinical findings in COPD include:
- Drowsiness
- Intercostal space retraction
- Paradoxical breathing (and other indicators)
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These findings are essential in patient stratification and are a strong indicator of patient exhaustion.
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