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Systemic Disease Respiratory Disease
OPTOM 215
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10/20/2012

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Term
What is the leading cause of infectious disease deaths?
Definition
Influenza/Pneumonia
Term
Rales
Definition
small clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds that indicate fluid in the air sacs on inspirations. Heard in CHF and pneumonia
Term
Rhonchi
Definition
Resembles snoring- prolonged air flow turbulence in large airways- indicates congestion/mucus. Inspiration or Expiration.
Term
Wheezing
Definition
High-pitched sounds produced by narrowed bronchioles - occurs on exhalation.
Term
Stridor
Definition
Rapid, turbulent airflow through narrowed larger airways (laryngeal, nasal, pharyngeal, tracheal, bronchial)-indicates obstruction - can be a medical emergency. Heard on inspiration or expiration.
Term
Spirometry
Definition
Measures specific inhalation and exhalation amount (litres) and speed (seconds). Most common pulmonary function test.
Term
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Definition
Max forced exhalation volume
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FEV1
Definition
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second
Term
Total Lung Capacity
Definition
Volume in lungs after max inhalation
Term
Pulse Ox
Definition
Pulse Oximetry- a gas diffusion test (Pulmonary Function Test). Put a probe on finger or earlobe. It sends a wavelength through - 650 and 805 nm absorbed by Hb depending on how much is saturated by O2.
Term
DLCO
Definition
Diffusing capacity of Lungs for CO. (breath small volume of CO, hold breath for 10s, exhale. Compare volume inhaled vs exhaled. If diffusion to blood stream you should have less than you took in. If not you will exhale same amt you inhaled). A Gas Diffusion Test (Pulmonary Function Test)
Term
Bronchoscopy
Definition
Examine airway with camera. May also remove foreign bodies or do biopsy.
Term
What is the most common type of Pulmonary Hypertension (A Pulmonary Vascular Disease)
Definition
Left Heart Disease - Venous Pulmonary Hypertension.
Term
Which type of pulmonary hypertension (pulmonary vascular disease) includes COPD, cystic fibrosis, pneymoconiosis and sleep apnea?
Definition
Hypoxic Pulmonary Hypertension
Term
Where do the majority of emboli originate from in Pulmonary embolism?
Definition
Deep venous system in the legs
Term
Empyema
Definition
Pus in the pleural space - a type of 'Pleura/Mediastinum Disease.'
Term
What is the most common infectuous disease worldwide?
Definition
Tuberculosis
Term
Hemoptysis
Definition
Coughing up blood
Term
Cachexia
Definition
Weight Loss
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