TBT, alveoli: inflammation of TBT, bronchospasm, excessive bronchial secretions and mucus plugging, dec mucosal ciliary transport, atelectasis, alveolar edema and frothy secretions, ARDS, BOOP, alveolar fibrosis, bronchiectasis
The pts's hemodynamic status will usually remain stable at this fluid replacement rate, w/ an avg urine output target of
30-50 ml/hr
what is an example of Extrinsic allergic alveolitis?
Farmers lung- extrinsic allergic alveolitis caused by inhalation of moldy clay
what is the etilogy of MG?
cause appears to be related to circulating antibodies of the autoimmune system (anti-ACH receptor antibodies).
def of Dry drowning?
glottis spasms and prevent water from passing into the lungs. Lungs are usually normal
ARDS is rest/obstr?
Restrictive lung disorder
CSA is Diagnosed when
the frequency of the apnea episodes is excessive (more than 30 in a 6 hour period)
microscopically what is seen in GB?]
nerves show demyelination, inflammation and edema
another name for Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is
hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Diagnosis of CSA begins
w/ a careful history from the pt, esp noting the presence of snoring, sleep disturbance, persistent daytime sleepiness,Blood is evaluated for polycythemia, reduced thyroid function, bicarbonate retention,ABGs
