Medicine Review: Pulmonary physiology, pathology, and management (with Dr. Andrew Jenzer)

Welcome to this special medical review episode of Everyday Oral Surgery. Today, we are joined once again by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jenzer, DDS. Dr. Jenzer is here to walk us through all things related to pulmonary physiology and pathology, and the various methods of management and care. We begin with the basics of pulmonary problems that may arise in patients before moving on to a detailed discussion about the relationship between applied physiology, oxygen, and math. Then, we dive into the world of PFTs, explore common pulmonary disease states, and our guest details what every medical professional needs to know about pulmonary embolisms. Be sure to take notes for this one!

Key Points From This Episode:

• For this special medicine review, we welcome Dr. Andrew Jenzer, DDS back to the show. 
• The basics of pulmonary issues that may arise in patients. 
• A detailed discussion on applied physiology, oxygen, and math. 
• Recommendations for the amount of oxygen that should be delivered via nasal cannula.  
• Pulmonary function tests; the ins and outs of PFTs.  
• Exploring common pulmonary disease states, starting with asthma. 
• Defining and treating bronchospasms and laryngospasms. 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – what it is and how to handle it. 
• What all medical professionals need to know about pulmonary embolisms. 

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