Respiratory Pathophysiology

Are you feeling stressed about your upcoming pathophysiology exam?

Do you need a quick and easy way to review the most important concepts of respiratory disease?

If so, this study guide is for you!

This study guide covers 8 key topics in respiratory disease, each explained in clear and concise language, with diagrams and tables.

Topic covered:

• Respiratory failure: the types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this life-threatening condition that affects the lungs and oxygen delivery.

• Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP): the common bacterial and viral infections that cause inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lungs, and how to manage them with antibiotics and supportive care.

• Pneumothorax: the causes and consequences of air leakage into the pleural space, leading to lung collapse and chest pain, and how to diagnose and treat it

• Pulmonary embolism (PE): the risk factors, signs, and complications of blood clots that travel to the lungs and block the pulmonary arteries, and how to manage this disease

• COPD: the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that results from long-term exposure to irritants such as tobacco smoke, and causes airflow limitation, dyspnea, and exacerbations, and how to manage it

• Tracheostomy: the surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening in the trachea to bypass upper airway obstruction or facilitate mechanical ventilation

• Pleural effusion: the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space and how to diagnose and treat it

• Pulmonary Tuberculosis: the infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and how to diagnose and treat it

This study guide is perfect for last-minute revision.