Thoracic Flashcards

(6 cards)

1
Q

Bronchoscopy:
3 lumens?
1 proximal and several distal lumens

A

Right upper lobe

Lower lobe bronchus as the superior segmental bronchus comes off more proximally than the basilar segments.

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2
Q

Most successful medication for smoking cessation

A

Varenicline

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3
Q

Ideal Postop predicted FEV1 and DLCO

A

> 40-60% (or >0.8L for FEV1)

If < 30%, need exercise testing to measure peak O2 intake (VO2)

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4
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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing: VO2 max cut-off for lung surgery

A

> 20 low risk
10-20 intermediate risk
<10 high risk

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5
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Ideal Preoperative FEV1 and DLCO

A

> 80%

If < 80% –> calculated PREDICTED postop FEV1 and DLCO

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6
Q

PCO2 > *** is an indicator for POOR FRC

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