BREATHLESSNESS

Leader--> Christine
Scribe-->Alvin

1. Definition of breathlessness and dyspnoea. Causes and Pathophysiology
2.Aetiology and organ system involvement

  • Sudden/acute onset
  • Progressive/ subacute onset
  • Slow/ Chronic onset

3. Arterial Blood gases and Pulse Oxymetre--> The difference, pros and cons. Interpretation of arterial blood gas

4. O2 Delivery devices. Quantity on administration depending on diseases/ condition.

Alvin