Respiratory
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Presentations
Tier 1comprehensive depth
Conditions
Tier 1comprehensive depth
Asthma7 examBronchiectasis2 examChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)🔒33 examPleural effusion🔒13 examPneumonia🔒1 examPulmonary embolism🔒1 exam
Primary malignancies of the lung and pleura
Tier 2understand these
Cystic fibrosis🔒16 examLung abscess🔒Lung transplantation🔒8 examPulmonary and pleural metastases🔒Pulmonary vasculitides🔒Tuberculosis🔒Anatomy of the lungs and airways🔒1 examEffects of inflammation of the airways and associated diseases🔒Importance of ventilation / perfusion (V / Q) matching🔒Measurement of ventilation🔒1 examMechanisms for acid–base balance🔒Process of gas exchange🔒Arterial blood gases🔒Basic pulmonary function tests, such as diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO), flow-volume loops, lung volumes, and spirometry🔒2 examCardiopulmonary exercise tests🔒4 examDiagnostic sleep studies🔒Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures🔒Effects of ageing on the respiratory system🔒2 examEffects of common comorbid conditions, obesity, and metabolic syndrome on the respiratory system🔒Effects of environmental toxins, such as cigarettes and asbestos on the respiratory system🔒Effects of interactions between pulmonary and systemic circulation and cardiac function🔒2 examEffects of pregnancy on the respiratory system🔒1 examEffects of sleep-disordered breathing on the respiratory system and cardio-respiratory control🔒End-of-life care for patients with respiratory disease🔒Role of non-invasive ventilation in respiratory disorders, including COPD, motor neurone disease, and obesity hypoventilation🔒6 exam
Interstitial lung disease
Sleep disorders
Pulse oximetry🔒Six minute walk test🔒Tissue biopsy, including biopsies of pleura, lung parenchyma, and lymph nodes🔒Bronchoscopy🔒Intercostal catheter insertion🔒Thoracentesis, with or without pleural ultrasound🔒
Broader public health implications related to the investigation and management of respiratory infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, Legionnaires disease, and pertussis
Insomnia and good sleep habits