Thoracocentesis -{Def/ANSW}- Introduction of a needle into the thoracic
cavity to remove fluid or air in the pleural space
Pleural effusion -{Def/ANSW}- fluid in the pleural space
Pneumothorax -{Def/ANSW}- air in the pleural cavity
Hemothorax -{Def/ANSW}- blood in the pleural cavity
Pyothorax -{Def/ANSW}- pus in the chest cavity
Chlyothorax -{Def/ANSW}- chyle in the chest
Pneumothorax is primarily due to -{Def/ANSW}- trauma
Common causes of Hemothorax -{Def/ANSW}- Trauma or an underlying
coagulopathy
Common cause of Pyothorax -{Def/ANSW}- Trauma (ie. bite or puncture)
FB (Porcupine quills)
Chylothorax is commonly caused by -{Def/ANSW}- Decreased lymphatic
drainage
Cancer
Parenchymal -{Def/ANSW}- Inside an organ
How many lung fields do dogs and cats have? -{Def/ANSW}- Nine
Pleural space disease is often -{Def/ANSW}- a secondary disease
, True or False: Oxygen therapy will help with a pleural space disease -
{Def/ANSW}- False, its a ventilation issue - not
What three systems are most important to stabilize? -{Def/ANSW}- 1.
Cardiovascular
2. Respiratory
3. Neuro
What three things should you focus on when evaluating the respiratory
system? -{Def/ANSW}- 1. Respiratory rate
2. Resp Effort
3. Resp pattern
Synchronous Respiratory distress pattern can be indicative of
-{Def/ANSW}- Parenchymal disease
Asynchronous Respiratory distress pattern can be indicative of
-{Def/ANSW}- Pleural space disease
Increased inspiration effort can indicate -{Def/ANSW}- Upper respiratory
disease
Increased expiration effort can indicate -{Def/ANSW}- Lower respiratory
disease
If a patient in respiratory distress has asynchronous breathing with
decreased sounds on their ventral thorax. What is the most likely cause? -
{Def/ANSW}- Pleural effusion
No or decreased ventral respiratory sounds in a patient with pleural space
disease is indicative of a -{Def/ANSW}- Pleural effusion
No or decreased dorsal respiratory sounds in a patient with pleural space
disease is indicative of a -{Def/ANSW}- Pneumothorax
Why are opioids contraindicated in patients with respiratory distress? -
{Def/ANSW}- They cause respiratory depression
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