Bronchiectasis | Clinical Medicine
Premium Member Resources: https://www.ninjanerd.org/lectures/bronchiectasis Premium Member Resources: https://ninjanerd.org Ninja Nerds! Professor Zach Murphy will be presenting on Bronchiectasis. We will be going into detail on the following main objectives: 1. Introduction to Bronchiectasis - Acquire foundational knowledge of bronchiectasis, including its definition and epidemiology. - Discuss how bronchiectasis is distinct from other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. 2. Pathophysiology of Bronchiectasis - Understand the underlying mechanisms that lead to the formation and progression of bronchiectasis. - Explore the role of recurrent infections, inflammation, and structural abnormalities in perpetuating the disease. 3. Clinical Manifestations - Learn to recognize the various clinical presentations of bronchiectasis, such as chronic cough, purulent sputum production, and recurrent respiratory infections. - Discuss physical examination findings and their significance. 4. Diagnostic Criteria and Tools - Familiarize yourself with current diagnostic criteria based on the latest clinical guidelines. - Examine the roles of imaging studies, particularly high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and pulmonary function tests in the diagnostic process. 5. Management Strategies - Discuss evidence-based approaches to manage bronchiectasis, including pharmacological treatments like antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory agents. - Explore non-pharmacological interventions like chest physiotherapy and pulmonary rehabilitation. 6. Treatment of Acute Exacerbations - Understand the best practices for treating acute exacerbations, from hospitalization criteria to the use of intravenous antibiotics. 7. Complications and Prognosis - Gain insight into the possible complications of bronchiectasis, such as respiratory failure, cor pulmonale, hemoptysis, and recurrent pulmonary infections. - Understand the prognostic factors that influence disease progression and outcomes. Don't forget to show your support below, and become a member on our website — https://ninjanerd.org/membership Table of Contents: 0:00 Lab 0:07 Bronchiectasis Introduction 0:36 Classic Findings in Bronchiectasis 1:54 Pathophysiology 14:58 Complications | Hemoptysis 16:55 Complications | Respiratory Failure 19:41 Complications | Cor Pulmonale 22:44 Diagnostic Approach 25:33 Treatment 27:30 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE! Retired Ninja Nerd Lectures: https://youtu.be/TPe76uMBRjg Ninja Nerd Website | https://ninjanerd.org Ninja Nerd Podcast | https://podcast.ninjanerd.org Ninja Nerd Store | https://merch.ninjanerd.org https://www.instagram.com/ninjanerdlectures/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ninjanerdlectures https://www.facebook.com/NinjaNerdLectures/ https://twitter.com/@NinjaNerdSci https://discord.gg/@TAsV8BGd #ninjanerd #respiratory #bronchiectasis