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Decks in this class (30)

Anatomy of Chest Wall and Mechanics of Breathing
Gas laws,
Boyles law,
Daltons law
22  cards
Haemoglobin and Gas Transport
How many ml of o2 dissolve per li...,
How much does haemoglobin in rbc ...,
How is the bulk of co2 transported
38  cards
Ventilation & Compliance
Pulmonary minute ventilation l min,
Alveolar ventilation l min,
Air from deadspace
38  cards
Blood Supply, Gas Exchange, Ventilation & Perfusion
Describe bronchial circulation,
Describe pulmonary circulation,
Rules of diffusion 6
17  cards
Respiratory Physiology: Ventilation Control
Ventilation control require stimu...,
Where does ventilation control oc...,
Where does ventilation control re...
23  cards
Introduction and Anatomy of Lungs, Airways and Blood Supply
Features of nose,
Features of pharynx,
Features of epiglottis
19  cards
Embryology
What is embryology,
Male gametes,
Female gametes
63  cards
Clinical Features of Asthma in Children
Features of asthma 5,
Triggers of asthma 4,
Histology of asthma 4
25  cards
Developmental Aspects of Lung Disease
When is extra uterine life possible,
What are the 5 stages of lung mor...,
Features of embryonic
31  cards
Obstructive Airway Diseases
What is the normal fev1,
What is the normal fvc,
What is the normal ration of fev1...
28  cards
Management of COPD
Baseline tests for copd,
Complications of copd 8,
What causes polycythemia
18  cards
Clinical Features of COPD
What organ is responsible for the...,
What is the function of aat,
Initial presentation 8
23  cards
Pathology of Pulmonary Neoplasia
Aetiology of lung cancer 6,
What is the most common cause of ...,
What are the 2 main pathways of c...
17  cards
Lung Cancer: clinical features, staging and diagnosis
Metastatic symptoms 4,
Paraneoplastic symptoms 3,
Clinical signs
29  cards
Pulmonary Vascular Disease
How does a pulmonary embolism form,
Risk factors for pte,
Symptoms of pte 6
22  cards
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (Children)
Primary causes,
Secondary causes,
Features of rhinitis
21  cards
Pathology of Pulmonary Infection
Types of microorganism pathogenicity,
Upper respiratory tract infections 6,
Causes of acute epiglottitis
28  cards
Tuberculosis
What are the symptoms of tb 5,
Investigations,
What drug can some strains be res...
22  cards
Sleep Apnoea and Neuromuscular Respiratory Failure
Features of sleep apnoea 5,
Pathophysiology 5,
Definition of apnoea
26  cards
Asthma Management in Children
Goals of treatment 5,
How to measure control 5,
Step up step down approach
16  cards
Diseases of the Pleura
What is the pleural,
What type of pressure is between ...,
How much pleural fluid is the lun...
32  cards
Restrictive (interstitial) Lung Diseases
What is the lung interstitium,
Features of restrictive diffuse i...,
Presentation of diffuse lung dise...
27  cards
Assessment and Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer
Assessment of patient 5,
History 3,
Examination 8
16  cards
Asthma Management in Adults
Why is asthma therapy is important 4,
Symptoms 7,
Signs 5
8  cards
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Symptoms of pneumonia 7,
Signs of pneumonia 7,
Investigations for pneumonia 7
37  cards
Cystic Fibrosis in Children and Adults
What type of inheritance is cf,
What is the gene prevalence of cf,
Where does the cf gene lie
34  cards
Respiratory Lung Diseases
What does a spirometer measure,
Vital capacity,
Causes of restrictive lung diseas...
16  cards
Smoking Cessation
How do you work out pack years,
A 45 year old man has been smokin...,
Impact of smoking 7
4  cards
Sleeping Disorders in Children
Respiratory pattern in infants,
New born respiratory pattern 3,
6 months
22  cards
Non-surgical treatment for Lung Cancer
What is the most common malignanc...,
Investigations of lung cancer 3,
Histological sub types 2
38  cards

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