V/Q Scan & Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures

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What does a V/Q scan evaluate?

  • Ventilation = airflow

  • Perfusion = blood flow

  • Looks for mismatch between the two


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What condition is a V/Q scan commonly used to detect?

Pulmonary embolism

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What is bronchoscopy?

  • Direct visualization of bronchial tree

  • Can identify:

    • Tumors

    • Foreign bodies

    • Bleeding

  • Can obtain biopsy/specimens


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What is thoracentesis?

  • Needle removal of fluid from pleural space

  • Diagnostic and/or therapeutic

  • Commonly associated with pleural effusion