Obstructive Lung Disease

Question 1

Where are West zones of the lung?

Answer 1

I is apex. II is mid-lung. III is base.

Question 2

Dose of magnesium for AE Asthma?

Answer 2

2g x1.

Question 3

SaO2 target for COPD?

Answer 3

88-92% Higher worsened mortality.

Question 4

NIPPV strategy for AECOPD?

Answer 4

Use it liberally; loads of benefit.

Question 5

NIPPV strategy for AE Asthma?

Answer 5

Doesn’t do much. Short (2 hour) trial is reasonable, but don’t delay intubation.

Question 6

Which is more powerful to increase minute ventilation? RR or Ti?

Answer 6

RR