Md General Medicine Interview Questions and Answers

ARDS is a lung condition, not related to heart.

• ARDS stands for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

• It is a severe lung condition that causes fluid buildup in the lungs

• It is not related to heart conditions

• ARDS can be caused by various factors such as pneumonia, sepsis, and trauma

Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, causing the heart to stop beating.

• It can be caused by a heart attack, arrhythmia, or other underlying heart conditions.

• Symptoms include sudden loss of consciousness, no pulse, and no breathing.

• Immediate CPR and defibrillation are crucial for survival.

• Risk factors include age, family history, smoking, and high blood pressure.

• Prevention measures include maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing underlying heart conditions.

Resuscitation of cardiac arrest involves immediate recognition, activation of emergency response, and initiation of high-quality CPR.

• Recognize cardiac arrest by checking for responsiveness and absence of normal breathing.

• Activate emergency response system by calling for help and getting an AED if available.

• Initiate high-quality CPR by performing chest compressions and rescue breaths.

• Consider advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) interventions like defibrillation and medication...read more