1
Q
What is ARDS?
A
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Diffuse Alveolar Damage
2
Q
What happens in ARDS?
A
Some damage to alveoli leads to a massive inflammatory response and fibrosis of the interstitium
3
Q
What are some causes for ARDS?
A
Major Trauma Chemical injury Circulatory Shock Drugs Infection Auto-immune Disease Radiation Idiopathic
Year 1- Respiratory
flashcards
Decks in class (30)
# Cards
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1 Intro to lungs37
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2 Breathing Mechanics36
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3 Ventilation21
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4 Compliance45
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5 Blood Supply30
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6 Haemoglobin & Gas transport55
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7 Control & Ventilation24
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Asthma39
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Developmental Lung Disease25
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Related terms i should know6
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections46
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections21
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Obstructive Lung Disease41
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Clinical Features of COPD22
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Lung Cancer - Pathology52
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Pulmonary Vascular Disease41
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Lung Cancer - Clinical Features22
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Embryology70
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Radiology of Lung cancer5
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Clinical Features & Staging of Lung Cancer17
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Pleural Disease13
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infections 252
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Usual Interstitial Pneumonitits7
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Sarcoidosis7
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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis8
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ARDS/DAD3
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Pleural Effusion15
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Non lung-cancer thoracic surgery19
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Cystic Fibrosis20
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Tuberculosis21
