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definition of pyrexia of unknown origin?
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temperature >38.3 degrees for >3 weeks
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causes of pyrexia of unknown origin?
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infection 23% (abcess, TB)
CTD 22% (kawasaki) Tumours 20% (lymphoma) drug fever 3% |
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aims for COPD patients?
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PaOx >6.6
H+ < 55 spO2 88-92% |
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signs of activity of alveolitis in IPL after brochoalveolar lavage?
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high lymphocytes: indicates good response/prognosis
high neuts/eosinophils: poor response/prognosis |
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factors that can be secreted from lung tumours
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small cell tumours: spread to adrenals to give addisons, secrete ACTH to give cushings, SIADH to reduce sodium and high ADH levels.
lamebert eaton syndrome like MG but pre. PTH to give hypercalcaemia in squamous cell tumours |
