7.13.2011

chest radiology notes

pulmonary edema


cardiogenic

LV failure

valvular -

pulmonary veno-occlusive

12-19 pulmonary hypertension

20-25 interstitial edema (interlobular septa, bronchovascular bundle, subpleural compartment) - kerley lines (septal thickening), pleural effusion

>25 alveolar edema - (25mmhg is normal oncotic pressure of plasma)

batwing pattern, airbronchograms (ARDS), fluid leaks into the alveoli (50% begin in RUL because associated w/mitral regurg b/c r superior pulm vein right above mitral valve and it receives regurg jet _ this is the leading idea


non cardiogenic - high capillary perm - tends to be more permanent when onset (associated with high mortality) toxin

drug

trauma

sepsis


kerley A lines - long emanate from the hila, best seen in upper lobes

B lines short thick extend to pleural base

C lines fine very short, criss cross

no real difference between A B C, merely a historical note


rt pleural effusion predominates in CHF because patient sleeps rt side down! right usually larger than left

re-expansion pulmonary edema - re-exanpsion edema more sever w/chronic edema being drained,


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