Article of the Month-Asthma
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. When considering fatal asthma exacerbation, "Slow onset - late arrival" asthma is more common then "Sudden asphyxic asthma".
When considering fatal asthma exacerbation, "Slow onset - late arrival" asthma is more common then "Sudden asphyxic asthma".
False
True
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. Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor of asthma death?
Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor of asthma death?
Prior intubation for asthma
Three or more ED visits for asthma in the past year
Past history of sudden severe exacerbations
High socioeconomic status
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. Intrapulmonary shunt is common in asthma
Intrapulmonary shunt is common in asthma
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. Severe asthma exacerbations leads to hypoinflation of the lungs.
Severe asthma exacerbations leads to hypoinflation of the lungs.
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False
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. Dynamic lung hyperinflation leads to what negative effects?
Dynamic lung hyperinflation leads to what negative effects?
Increase the amount of dead space
It flattens the diaphragm
All of the Above
Shifts tidal volume to less compliant portions of the respiratory system.
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. Which of the following indicate imminent respiratory arrest during a severe asthma attack?
Which of the following indicate imminent respiratory arrest during a severe asthma attack?
Paradoxical thoracoabdominal movements during respiration.
Transition from tachycardia to bradycardia
Disappearance of wheezing
All of the above
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. Orotracheal intubation is preferred over nasotracheal intubation for most asthma patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
Orotracheal intubation is preferred over nasotracheal intubation for most asthma patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
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False
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