This week we are incredibly fortunate to have the very first guest in the history of the PAER podcast. Alana reached out to me with a story she NEEDED to share, and I was thrilled to let her do just that. Get your pad and pen ready because you're going to want to take notes on this one. This … [Read more...] about S2 EP 061 What to do When You Fail The PANCE
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S2 E060 Pulmonology – ARDS and more for the PANCE
Other Pulmonary Disease Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Severe inflammation of the lung tissue which impairs gas exchange secondary to acute injury secondary to pulmonary edema Without treatment 90% of patients will die Things associated with the onset of ARDS The … [Read more...] about S2 E060 Pulmonology – ARDS and more for the PANCE
S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease
Lung Cancer #1 cause of cancer related deaths 85% of cases are associated with smoking Multiple exposure and exposure to other toxins increases risk Five year survival rate is 15% Small Cell and Non Small Cell Complications SVC syndrome Compression of the vena … [Read more...] about S2 E059 Pulm Neoplastic Disease
S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2
Influenza Influenza is an orthomyxovirusMost commonly seen during the fall and winterIncubation period of 18-72 hoursSecondary diseases are a major concern PneumoniaReye’s syndrome Children under 18Biggest risk factors are having the Flu or Varicella and being treated with aspirin30% fatality … [Read more...] about S2 E058 Pulm Infections part 2
S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1
Acute bronchitis Infection of the large bronchi Most often caused by a virus RSV Rhinovirus Influenza 5-10% are bacterial Usually follows a URI Clinical Presentation Shortness of breath Cough can last for more than three weeks Wheezing Fever Labs, Studies and Physical Exam … [Read more...] about S2 E057 Pulmonary infections Part 1
