Pulmonary System
Review integrated physiology, pathology, and pharmacology of the pulmonary system, including lung diseases such as atelectasis, bronchiectasis, pneumonias, pulmonary vascular diseases, lung cancer, and asthma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Clinical Pathologic Correlation of Lung
- Describe the 2 commonest presentations of lung disease and correlate these to pathophysiology and diagnostic testing
- Lung Structure & Function
- Describe the structure of lung by correlating histology, P/E, infections, and pathology
- Explain the alveolar-capillary membrane, including type 1 & 2 pneumocytes, diffusion (CO2 O2), edema, interstitium/fibrosis, and PMNs
- Explain pulmonary function testing, including pathophysiology, imaging, air flow, lung volumes, and gas exchange
- Review blood gases including pulse oximetry & PaO2, AaDO2, PaCO2, respiratory failure, and acid-base (pH)
- Lung: Obstructive & Restrictive Diseases
- Describe the pathophysiology, clinical-pathologic correlation and natural history of obstructive lung diseases: COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema, Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency), asthma, and bronchiectasis
- Explain the approach to smoking, including vascular effects, carcinogenesis, and pulmonary effect.
- Explain the approach to restrictive lung diseases, including sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and occupational
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- 11 Lessons
- 9 Quizzes
- Course Certificate
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