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show Relatively rare disorder of the peripheral nervous system in which flaccid paralysis of the skeletal muscles and loss of reflexes develop in previously healthy pt.  
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show Mucus accumulation,Airway obstruction,Alveolar consolidation, Atelctasis  
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show not known. Onset frequently occurs 1-4 weeks after a febrile episode like a upper respiratory or GI illness.  
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signs of GB include?   show
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show in about 85% to 95% of the cases, although approx 40% of might have minor residual symptoms  
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common noncardiopulmonary symptoms of GB?   show
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What are Early symptoms of GB:   show
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show diminished breath sounds, crackles and rhonchi  
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show Plasmapheresis(5 exchanges of 3 L each over 8-10 days is usually adequate.), Infusion of immunoglobulin, Corticosteroids  
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characteristics of GB?   show
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show Chronic disorder of the neuromuscular junction that interferes w/ the chemical transmission of ACH btw the axonal terminal and the receptor sites of voluntary muscles.,Disorder affects the myoneural junction (motor), sensory function not lost  
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major P&S changes for MG?   show
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show cause appears to be related to circulating antibodies of the autoimmune system (anti-ACH receptor antibodies).  
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MG is Most common in?   show
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show often provoked by emotional upset, physical stress, exposure to extreme temp changes, febrile illness, pregnancy  
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diagnosis of MG is based on?   show
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show facial muscle weakness, double vision, difficulty in breathing, talking, chewing or swallowing, muscle weakness in arms and legs, fatigue brought on by repetitive motions, also speech impairment  
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what is Edrophonium test?   show
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show Weakness of striated muscles(ptosis,diplopia,speech impairment,dysphagia), gradual onset,  
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what are first symptoms of MG?   show
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show pt's vital capacity, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and ABG  
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show when the pt's clinical data demonstrate impending or acute ventilatory failure.  
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show It inc the concentration of ACH to compete w/ the circulating anti ACH antibodies, which interfere w/ the ability of ACH to stimulate the muscle receptors  
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how are immunosuppressants used for MG?   show
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show the thymus gland frequently appears to be the source of anti-ACH receptor antibodies- in some pts, muscle strength improves soon after surgery, whereas in others improvement takes months or years.  
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how is Plasmapheresis used for in MG?   show
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MG is specifically characterized by?   show
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The cause of MG is believed to concern antibodies. It is believed that the antibodies disrupt the chemical transmission of ACH at the neuromuscular junction by?   show
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what is seen after the administration of tensilon in a person with MG muscular weakness?   show
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show most popular agents are edrophonium chloride , neostigmine , pyridostigmine  
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how does tensilon work?   show
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show (tensilon),  
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show (prostigmin)  
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show (regonol, mestinon)  
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show Interstitial and intra-alveolar edema and hemorrhage, Alveolar consolidation, Intra-alveolar hyaline membrane, Pulmonary surfactant deficiency or abnormality, Atelectasis  
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show lungs look heavy and red, beefy or liver like  
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show Restrictive lung disorder  
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what was ARDS Historically referred to as?   show
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in ARDS the intra-alveolar walls become lined w/ a thick, rippled hyaline membrane identical to the hyaline membrane seen in   show
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show contains fibrin and cell debris  
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etiologies of ARDS #1   show
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what is Disseminated-intravascular coagulation?   show
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what is Septic shock is caused by   show
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what are clinical manifestations of ARDS?   show
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what will a chest assessment of ARDS sound like?   show
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a mild to moderate ABG of ARDS looks like   show
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show dec pH, inc Paco2, inc Hco3, dec Pao2  
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the chest xray for ARDS shows?   show
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what will the mech vent settings be for ARDS?   show
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show dec high transpulmonary pressure, reduce overdistention of the lungs, dec barotrauma  
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etiologies of ARDS #2   show
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show pulmonary disorders that are all associated w/ pulmonary inflammatory changes  
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CILD rest/obst?   show
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show Fibrotic thickening of the respiratory bronchioles and alveoli, Granulomas, Destruction of the alveoli and adjacent pulmonary capillaries, Honeycombing and cavity formation, Airway obstruction caused by inflammation and bronchial obstruction  
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another name for Extrinsic allergic alveolitis is   show
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Extrinsic allergic alveolitis aka hypersensitivity pneumonitis is   show
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what is an example of Extrinsic allergic alveolitis?   show
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a   show
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show acute interstitial fibrosis of the lung, cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, hamman-rich syndrome, honeycomb lung, interstitial fibrosis, interstitial pneumonitis  
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show hyperplasia, desquamation of alveolar type II cells, alveolar spaces are packed w/ macrophages, even distribution of interstitial mononuclear infiltrate. Better prognosis than UIP  
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show interstitial and alveolar wall thickening caused by chronic inflammatory cells and fibrosis  
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what is seen in severe cases of UIP?   show
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who is IPF seen in?   show
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show by open lung biopsy  
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what is Rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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How is rheumatoid arthritis a CILD (how does it affect the lungs?)   show
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what is the most commonly pulmonary complication associated w/ rheumatoid arthritis?   show
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Pleurisy is   show
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show multisystem disorder that mainly involves the joints and skin. Also may cause problems in the kidneys, lungs, nervous system and heart.  
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how many cases of lupus involve the lungs?   show
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show pleurisy w/ or w/o effusion, atelectasis, diffuse infiltrates and pneumonitis, diffuse intersitial lung disease, uremic pulmonary edema, diaphragmatic dysfunction, infections  
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what is the most common pulmonary complication of lupus?   show
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show progressive pulmonary fibrosis of the lung commonly seen in coal miners  
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show disease of unknown etiology that involves two organ systems- the lungs and the kidneys.  
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how does goodpasture's syndrome affect the lungs?   show
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show glomerulonephritis characterized by the infiltration of antibodies within the glomerular basement membrane  
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good pasture syndrome is usually seen in?   show
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show 15 weeks. About 50% of pts die form massive pulmonary hemorrhage, and about 50% die from chronic renal failure  
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Bronchiolitis obliterans w/ organizing pneumonia- called BOOP is characterized by   show
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etiology of BOOP>   show
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show patchy infiltrates of alveolar rather than intersitial involvement  
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show inc tactile and vocal fremitus, dull percussion, bronchial B.S., crackles  
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what are the chest xray findings?   show
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All expiratory maneuver findings (eg FVC, FEV, FEF)?   show
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what are the lung volume and capacity findings (eg Vt, RV, FRC)?   show
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show corticosteroids and plasmapheresis  
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what disorders are associated with interstitial inflammation accompanied by granuloma formation?   show
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what happens in Severe cases of GB?   show
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microscopically what is seen in GB?]   show
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show high antibody titers  
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show excellent  
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the diagnosis of GB is based on   show
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GB is more common in:   show
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Non REM sleep- usually begins   show
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in non REM sleep During stages 1 and 2   show
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show ventilation becomes slow and regular. Minute volume is commonly 1 to 2 lpm less. PaCO2 levels are higher (4-8 mm hg), PaO2 levels are lower (3-10 mmhg) and the pH is lower (.03-.05 units)  
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non REM sleep Lasts   show
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show spent in stage 2. person may move into REM sleep at any time though it occurs most often before stage 1 and 2  
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during REM sleep-vent rate   show
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show Bc the muscle tone of the intercostal muscles is low, the neg intrapleural pressure generated by the diaphragm often causes a paradoxical motion of the rib cage;Loss of muscle tone in the upper airway leads to obstructions  
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REM sleep Lasts   show
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show Lengthen and become more frequent toward the end of the night's sleep,Consitutes about 20-25% of the total sleep time, Studies show that it is more difficult to awaken a subject during REM sleep  
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Apnea   show
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Sleep apnea is diagnosed in pts who   show
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show during REM sleep and in the supine body position  
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show Caused by an anatomic obstruction of the upper airway in the presence of continued ventilatory effort.most commonly encountered  
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show heightened inspiratory efforts during apneic periods, Apneic episodes followed by increasingly desperate efforts to inhale  
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show snorting sound may be heard at end of apneic periods  
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in OSA's Severe cases   show
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OSA Pts usually demonstrate perfectly normal and regular breathing patterns   show
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show in males, esp middle aged men. Approx 1-4% of adult male population appear to be affected.  
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Pickwickian syndrome and OSA   show
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Some clinical disorders associated with OSA:   show
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show Chronic loud snoring,Hypertension,Morning headaches,Systemic hypertension,CHF, Nausea,Dry mouth on awakening  
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show Apnea-related O2 desaturation-4% or greater drop in SpO2;More than 5 obstructive apneas of more than 10 sec per hour of sleep, and one or more of the following: Frequent arousals, Profound bradycardia and/or asystole,Shortened sleep latency  
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show respiratory centers of the medulla fail to send signals to the respiratory muscles  
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CSA is Characterized by   show
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show the frequency of the apnea episodes is excessive (more than 30 in a 6 hour period)  
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General noncardiopulmonary clinical manifestations of central sleep apnea can be summarized as follows   show
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Diagnosis of CSA begins   show
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Chest xray, ECG, and echocardiogram helpful in CSA in evaluating the presence   show
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Diagnosis and type of sleep apnea is confirmed w/   show
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show An EEG and electro-oculogram (EOG) to identify sleep stages,Use of monitoring device for airflow in and out of pt's lungs,An ECG ,Impendance pneumography, intercostal electromyography, esophageal manometry,Ear oximetry or transcutaneous oxygen monitoring  
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show site and severity of pharyngeal narrowing  
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show History, Exam of the neck and upper airway structures, heart and lungs,Spirometry (FV loops in the erect and supine positions) to assess for extrathoracic airway obstruction , ABG, Hemoglobin and carboxyhemoblogin levels, Nocturnal recording oximetry  
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in sleep apenea, the ABG looks   show
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Negative pressure ventilation is used for which type of sleep apnea   show
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what is def of Drowning?   show
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def of Near drowning?   show
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def of Dry drowning?   show
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show glottis relaxes and allows water to flood the TBT and alveoli. When fluid is initially inhaled, the bronchi constrict in response to parasympathetic reflexes- then the patho processes responsible for noncardiogenic pulmonary edema begin  
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If a victim was submerged in unclean water, pathogens and solid material may be aspirated.can lead to   show
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show are the same in fresh water and sea water -both result in reduction in pulmonary surfactant, alveolar injury, atelectasis and pulmonary edema  
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show Between 6000 and 8000 people drown each year in the US.  
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show 40% of deaths. Additional 20% of deaths occur in ages between 5 and 20  
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the major P&S changes of near drowning are:   show
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show atelectasis, alveolar consolidation, inc a-c membrane, bronchospasm  
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in near drowning apnea is   show
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what are the chest assessment findings of near drowning?   show
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show low pH, high Pa2, low HCO3 (lactic acidosis is common), low Pao2  
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First objective by first responder is to   show
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If pt has been submerged for less than 60 mins in cold water, fixed and dilated pupils means   show
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show hypoxemia, hypercapnia, acidosis  
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show amt of a-c damage-chest xray should be obtained  
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Intubation and mech vent should be performed immediately for anyone   show
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For wet drowning, how should ventilation be handled?   show
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radiographic deterioration may occur in near drowning pts within   show
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show injury caused by inhalation of hot gases. Usually confined to upper airway-nasal cavity, oral cavity, nasopharynx, oropharynx, larynx  
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show The remarkable ability of the upper airways to cool hot gases, Reflex laryngospasm, Glottic closure  
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show Presence of facial burns  
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show in mucosal edema, vascular congestion, epithelial sloughing, obliterative bronchiolitis, atelectasis, pulmonary edema  
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show below the level of the larynx, except in the rare instance of steam inhalation.  
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in Early stage (0-24 hours postinhalation)of smoke inhalation injury   show
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Smoke inhalation may also cause   show
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Intermediate stage (2-5 days postinhalation)   show
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Organisms commonly cultured from smoke inhalation injury are   show
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Noncardiogenic pulmo edema and ARDS may develop at any time during   show
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When chest wall burns are present, situation may be further aggravated by the   show
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Late stage (5 or more days postinhalation)   show
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Sepsis induced multiorgan failure is primarily cause of death in what stage?   show
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show both  
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show alveolar fibrosis and chronic atelectasis  
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Obstructive lung disorder- caused by   show
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Major patho and structural changes of Thermal injury   show
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show 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  
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show 1. extent and duration of smoke exposure, 2. chemical composition of the smoke, 3. size and depth of body surface burns, 4. temp of gases inhaled, 5. age, 6. pre-existing health status  
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When smoke inhalation injury is accompanied by a full thickness or third degree skin burn, the mortality rate almost   show
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First degree (min depth to skin)   show
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show burns in which damage extends through the epidermis and into the dermis but not sufficient enough to interfere w/ regeneration of epidermis. Blisters present. Healing time: 7-21 days.  
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Third degree (full thickness of skin including tissue beneath skin):   show
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Principal goals in initial care of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries:   show
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Fluid resuscitation w/ ringer's lactate solution is usually initiated according to the parkland formula which is?   show
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show 30-50 ml/hr  
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show 2-6 mm hg.  
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fluid resuscitation can lead to   show
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show damage may be equal to a third degree burn.  
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show normal to hairless and depigmented skin w/ texture that is normal, pitted, flat or shiny  
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show may occur after 21 days or never occur w/o skin grafting if area is large.  
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show hypertrophic scares (keloids) and chronic degranulation.  
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fluid resuscitation can lead to]   show
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