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Decks in this class (13)

Introduction, Upper Tract And Histology
State boyle s law,
How many divisions of the airways...,
Define the conducting airways
41  cards
Anatomy and Ventilation
Can we palpate the first rib,
What part of the anatomy allows u...,
How many ribs on each side of dir...
31  cards
Mechanics Of Breathing And Gas Exchange
What is the term for the stretchi...,
Give some features of lung fibrosis,
Give some features of emphysema
37  cards
Lung Function Tests And Oxygen In The Blood
Describe how spirometry works,
Define inspiratory reserve volume,
Define expiratory reserve volume
40  cards
Carbon Dioxide In Blood And Chemical Control Of Breathing
How much more carbon dioxide is t...,
What is the total content of carb...,
What is the total content of oxyg...
43  cards
Hypoxia And Respiratory Failure
What is hypoxia,
Name the different types of hypoxia,
Describe hypoxaemic hypoxia
30  cards
Lower Respiratory Tract Infections And Pneumonia
What types of microorganisms are ...,
Describe some of the first defenc...,
Name some general types of proble...
32  cards
Tuberculosis And Asthma
What are the 3 most common bacter...,
Describe some features of mycobac...,
Why does mycobacterium tb take a ...
63  cards
COPD
Describe copd,
Describe emphysema,
Describe chronic bronchitis
33  cards
Lung Cancer And Tobacco
If lung cancer is suspected by a ...,
Which cancer has the highest numb...,
Name the cancers that are the big...
48  cards
Chest X-rays
Describe how x rays work,
What colour is gas on an x ray,
What colour is fat on an xray
43  cards
Interstitial Lung Disease, The Pleura And Chest Wall
What is the interstitium of the l...,
What is the role of the lung inte...,
Interstitial diseases can affect ...
37  cards
Clinical Examination And Signs Of Common Resp Diseases
What does sqitars stand for,
What are the 7 principle symptoms...,
Describe pleuritic chest pain
35  cards

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