Acute care Test2 Flashcards
Chronic bronchitis
COPD Type
Cough and sputum production, especially during winter
Not due to specific or localized disease
Present on most days for at least 3 months per year for 2 consecutive years
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Rescue inhaler
SABA- short acting
Brochodilator
Adrenergic agonist
Beta-2 specific agonist
LABA- long acting (maintenance)
Time to effect 10-20 min
Duration 12 hours
Side effects- tachycardia, tremors, nervousness, restlessness, weight loss
Disease - air trapping, increased RV, flat diaphragm
Emphysema
SGRQ
St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire
50Q disease-specific (COPD) instrument designed to measure impact
0-100, lower better
MCID: 4 slightly, 8 moderate, 12 very efficacious
___ position tends to decrease ventilation, which affects ___
Supine
Affects ventilation and perfusion matching (decreased O2 saturation)
Airway- radiograph
Site
Size
Shape
Shadow
Patent, or narrowed indicating stenosis or edema?
Is it central? (It can deviate to R due to aortic arch in adults)
Epinephrine
Bronchodilator
Epi-pen
Nonspecific beta agonist
Used most in emergency (anaphylaxis and sepsis/respiratory failure)
Short time to effect (3-15 min)
Short peak effect time ~20 min
Will affect other tissues with beta and alpha receptors
Children with CHD are at increased risk of …
Developmental disorders, disability or delay
Neurodevelopmental disability affects as many as 50% of infants undergoing interventions for congenital heart lesion.
Children with Down syndrome have impaired tolerance to exercise, altered sympathetic response to exercise and are at increased risk for aneurysm.
MMRC dyspnea scale
Dyspnea with…
Strenuous exercise or walking on slight hill (0 points)
Walking on level ground, must stop d/t sob (1 point)
Must stop d/t sob after 100 yards (2 points)
Dressing/ADL (3 points)
Pathophysiological changes -
Pulmonary problems
Metabolic inefficiency w/ some fiber shift from type 1 -> 2
Reduced FFM (esp quads)
Increased REE (resting energy expenditure) 15-20% above predicted values due to increased work of breathing
Impaired mitochondrial function and decreased density
Multiple suspected causes: disuse atrophy; mitophagy
Indications for oxygen therapy
Hypoxemia
Reduced work of breathing, heart (especially RV)
Typically:
pulse oximetry <88%
OR
SpO2 < 55 mmHg
May also be RX for pt w/ PAH and RV HF
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea
Intermittent upper airway obstruction (Pharyngeal musculature doesn’t maintain)
Fall in SaO2, increased CO2 levels (hypercapnea)
Sleep disturbance, hypersomnolence
COPD physical exam findings
Chronic cough Sputum production Exertional dyspnea Barrel chest Paradoxical chest wall movements
Crackles, decreased breath sounds, early satiety and difficulty eating, balance and strength deficits, BW changes, cyanosis (severe cases)
Crackles (Rales)
“Popping” open/close of alveoli compressed by fluid
Best heard during inspiration
Sounds like Velcro
Non-cardiogenic : typically 1 lung field; resolves with cough or deep breath
Cardiogenic: (Pulmonary edema from HF) : bilateral lung fields, doesn’t resolve with coughing or deep breath; Resolves with Sidelying
Fick’s principle: oxygen consumption is the product of …
CO and arteriovenous difference
Patent ductus arteriosum results in Cyanotic or Acyanotic deficits
Acyanotic
Muscles of inspiration work against what forces
Elastic recoil of chest wall
Airway resistance
Bi-directional Glenn shunt procedure
Usually performed 4-6 mo old
Creates direct connection between pulmonary artery and superior vena cava
Directly returns venous blood to lungs from UE
R ventricle still pumps mixed blood but procedure reduces its work
Diffusion capacity (DLCO) Dependent on
- Volume inspired
- Pulmonary blood flow
- AC surface area
- Hemoglobin
- Thickness of AC membrane
Generally reduced with emphysema and restriction, normal in asthmatics
PH s/s
Pulmonary HTN progressive dyspnea, particularly with exertion and later at rest Dull retrosternal chest pain Fatigue, lightheaded, fatigue, malaise Exertional syncope Reduced DLC, normal spirometry Non-productive cough Narrow splitting of S2 with loud accentuated pulmonary component (P2) May progress to R side heart failure
Pickwickian syndrome
Obesity- hypoventilation syndrome
Early s/s: headache, fatigue, hyper-somnolence (as with OSA)
Fat deposits on chest wall decrease wall excursion/mobility.
Combines obesity and hypercapnea (high CO2)
Can eventually lead to pulmonary HTN and R ventricular failure
Diphenhydramine
Benedrly
Antihistamine
H1 receptor subtype of histamine involved with respiratory system and hypersensitivity (nasal congestion, sinusitis, rhinitis, mucosal irritation)
Side effects - sedation, fatigue, dizziness, incoordination
COPD: muscle pathophysiological changes
Metabolic inefficiency
Fiber type shift in some skeletal muscles from Type 1 to Type 2
Reduced fat free mass (esp in quads)
Increased resting energy expenditure (REE) 15-20% above predicted values due to increased work of breathing
Impaired mitochondrial function and decreased density
COPD prognosis
Assessment of 4 year survival 4 domains: Severity on FEV1 Distance 6MWT Score on MMRC dyspnea scale BMI (<21 is 1 point- weight loss bad sign)
0-2 80%
3-4 67%
5-6 57%
7-10 18%
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Aspiration of bowel substance just prior to or just after birth
Meconium can be inhaled into lungs of baby gasp while still in the womb or during initial gasps after delivery
Can cause airway blockage decreasing blood to brain
Increased risk of lung infection
S/s: rapid/labored breathing; retractions, or pulling in of chest wall; grunting sounds breathing; cyanosis
Dehydration
Q?
SV?
HR?
Q- decreases
SV - decreases
HR- increases
Tracheal shift
Implications on side
Tracheal shift contralateral to pneumothorax or pulmonary effusion
Tracheal shift ipsilateral on atelectasis
Thoracic wall palpation
Indicated if chest pain, mass seen on inspection, breast masses, or draining sinuses
Examine for tenderness and masses
Soft tissues also assess for crepitus
Large thoracic muscles
Costal cartilages, intercostal spaces, costochondral junctions and xiphisternal
Palpate ribs for point tenderness, swelling, crepitus, and pain in compression
Blood lab to assess/track severity of heart failure
BNP
Brain natriuretic peptide
SCD in athlete
Sudden cardiac death
Leading cause of non-traumatic death in athletes
Males > Females (9:1)
Any sport- but usu football, basketball
Low overall prevalence ~100-150 year (2.3-4.4 per 100k)
Black higher risk (5.6 per 100k)
Athletes aren’t at greater risk than general population
Evaluation of diaphragmatic action
Pt supine with anterior chest exposed
Palpate anterior chest wall with thumbs over costal margins so tips meet at xiphoid
Instruct pt to take deep breath, allow thumbs to move with chest wall
Normal test is = upward movement of costal margins
Tracheal position
Pt flex neck Index finger in suprasternal notch Top of finger in suprasternal notch medial to L SC joint Push onwards toward cervical spine Repeat on R
Normal = no obstruction to advancement of finger
Most common line of deviation = midline shift due to pneumothorax (moves away from lesion)
Obstructive pulmonary disease
Problems getting air OUT
FEV1/FVC ratio < 0.70
Unresponsive to bronchodilators
Increased airway compliance
Persistent progressive airflow limitation
Associated w/ enhanced chronic inflammatory response to noxious particles or gases
COPD common impairments
Reduced functional capacity (6MWT or other ETT)
Decreased strength
Impaired balance (fall risk)
Dyspnea with minimal activity
Reduced gait speed
Altered cardiorespiratory response to exercise
Back pain and chronic pain
Common Cyanotic Defects
Transposition of the great vessels Pulmonary valve atresia Tetralogy of fallout Hypoplastic left heart syndrome Shone’s syndrome TAVPR
Coarctation of the aorta
SCD common causes
Youth-
HCM 33-50%
Coronary abnormalities 15-20%
Adults-
80% undiagnosed CAD, plaque rupture
Most common mechanism of death is ventricular tachyarrhythmia
- exception: Marfans usu aortic dissection/rupture
Shunting R -> L
Cyanotic
Transposition of great vessel
Tricuspid atresia
Tetralogy of fallot
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Fetal blood flow of heart
There are 2 small openings between _____, called ___ and ___.
In utero only 8% flow goes through ___, the rest flows through ___.
Fetus receives oxygenated blood from ___.
Two small openings between left and right side of heart:
DA: ductus arteriosus
FO: foramen ovale
These normally close a few days after birth
Only 8% goes through non-functioning lung,
Rest flows through DA.
Fetus receives oxygenated blood from mother vis placenta, travels back through umbilical vein.
50% oxygenated blood passes through liver
50% to inferior vena cava to R atrium through FO to -> L atrium -> L ventricle -> aorta
Breath sounds- Bronchial
E>I (Duration of insp vs exp)
High pitch expiration
Loud intensity of expiration
Location: over trachea
Atelectasis- sounds
Breath sounds: decreased to absent
Adventitious sounds: crackles
PT exam for child with asthma
Measure thorax on inspiration and expiration
Examine exercise tolerance, strength, posture
Asthma QoL questionnaire
Hemoptysis
Bloody sputum
Coughing up blood/bloody mucous
Hallmark sign of PE
May also occur with trauma, pneumonia
Pulse and heart rate
Are NOT the same thing
In heart transplant the ___ paces the allograft heart resulting in ___.
During exercise the transplant heart is regulated by___.
SA node
Higher RHR- appx 90-110 bpm
Circulating catecholamines to elevate HR, lengthening the time between onset and activity and HR increase, and prolonging recovery (why need longer warm up and cool down: 5-10 min)
Symbicort
Combo of Budesonide and Formoterol
Benefit of both steroid and LABA
Typically 1 puff twice day
Pirfenidone (Esbriet)
Nintedanib (Ofev)
Pulmonary fibrosis medications
Anti-fibrotic
Inhibit pathways that lead to fibrosis and scarring of lungs - Suppress fibroblast proliferation and fibrotic mediator production
When to hold exercise
- QRS widening > 0.12 sec
- > 6 PVC per min or Couplet
- Glucose >250 or <60
(Make sure they have a snack prior) - RHR >100 or with AFib >110 bpm
- Systolic <90 mmHg or >180 mmHg
or diastolic > 110 mmHg
CV system arises from
What embryonic tissue?
Mesodermal germ layer
PT considerations of pediatric heart (general)
Labored breathing Increased RR Diffuse generalized edema Decreased urine output Eating problems Impaired tolerance to activity Irritable (track using NIPS scale)
Compression test for rib fracture
1 hand supporting back
Compression of sternum with other hand elicits pain at untouched fracture site
ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Support cardiac and respiratory systems until disease process resolved
Used for longer-term support 3-10 days
Disease process must be reversible
(reversible lung/cardiac disease, bridge to transplant, ARDS)
CV disorders and Marfans
Marfans results from overproduction of TGF-beta (transforming growth factor beta)
CV disorders in 90% Marfans Aortic tear/rupture (most often ascending/thoracic aorta) Mitral valve prolapse Aortic regurgitation Arrhythmias
Acute rejection s/s heart related symptoms
S3 gallop Arrhythmias Jugular vein distention Decreased exercise tolerance Shortness of breath
Thoracic wall movement (symmetry)
Hand on each side of chest wall
Extend thumbs so tips meet in midline
Have pt inspire deeply permitting your palms to move freely with the chest while fingers anchored to chest wall
Normally- thumbs move laterally from midline in equal distances
Asymmetric excursion suggests a lesion on lagging side in chest wall, pleura or upper lobe of lung
Myocardial bridge
Epicardial coronary artery is tunneled w/in myocardium
Characterized by systolic compression of tunneled segment
Most asymptomatic - May present atypical or angina-like chest pain w/ no consistent assoc between symptom severity and length/depth of tunneled segment or degree of systolic compression
Resting ECGs frequently normal
Stress testing may induce nonspecific signs of ischemia, conduction disturbances or arrhythmias
Common antibiotics
Acute bronchitis, pneumonia, etc
Bactericidal:
Penicillins (incl amoxicillin)
Cephalosporins (Cipro)
Bacterostatic:
Macrolides - Azithromycin (Z pack)
Paced breathing
Volitional coordination of breathing during activity
Expiration is a primarily passive activity
Having pt expire during exertion may prevent dyspnea during activity
Ex: inhale while walking 2 steps then exhale while walking 4 steps- repeat
Diffusion capacity (DLCO) Normal vs pulmonary pathology
Normal 80-100%
Pulmonary pathology < 80%
Of predicted uptake.
Diffusion capacity of CO
Wells PE
3 points:
Clinically suspected DVT
Alternative diag less likely
1.5 points:
HR > 100
Immobilization/surgery prev 4 weeks
Hy of PE or DVT
1 point :
Hemoptysis
Malignancy
Score > 4 PE likely- consider imaging
4 or less unlikely, can d-dimer to rule out.
Most common cause of heart failure in US
Ischemic heart disease
Albuterol (Proventil)
Beta-adrenergic agonist
Short acting brochiodilator
Inhalation:
5-10 min onset of action
3-6 hr duration
Oral;
15-30 min onset of action
8 or more duration
Increased breath sounds…
Normal breath sounds are vesicular
Brochiovesicular in peripheral fields indicate:
Partial pulmonary consolidation or compression
If consolidation or compression increases, breath sounds become bronchial in nature
COPD: diaphragmatic adaptations
Generate 60% of normal max trans-diaphragmatic pressure
Fiber switch to type 1 to compensate for increased diaphragmatic loading
Possibly from hyperinflation-induces diaphragm shortening
Heart innervation?
Works by?
Vagus nerve
Depressing intrinsic rate of heart set by SA node
Pulmonary pressure > 60 mmHg
Implication?
Contraindications for exercise
Visual inspection- pulmonary and chest
Disposition: distress, SOB, somnolent
Skin: edema, JVD, cyanosis, sweating
Body position/posture: normal, barrel chest, slouched, guarding, pes escavatum, pectus carinatum
Braced/Splinted breathing
Used over areas of chest wall that are painful
Sustained supportive pressure can stabilize or brace the segment of the chest wall
Allows for better ventilation
Reduces atelectasis
Hands or pillow
Pleural rub
Coarse, grating, or leathery sound
Usually heard late in inspiration;
Early in expiration
Location: Posterior lung bases or lower axilla
Causes: increased friction due to inflammation of pleural linings
Chronic respiratory disease is the ___ killer in US
3rd
Eisenmenger’s syndrome
Cyanotic
Due to VSD where pressure in R ventricle becomes too high - shunting blood R to L (VSD usually is L to R)
Conditions prone to developing secretions
CF Asthma COPD; esp chronic bronchitis Bronchiectasis Acute pulmonary disease Mechanical ventilator dependency Post-surgery
Exercise capacity post lung transplant
Peak exercise capacity following lung transplant typically improves to 40-60% of predicted level
2 years post transplant- average 6MWD improvements following transplantation range between 307-498 ft
MVV
Minute ventilation
Amt of air expired per minute
TV x RR
4 L/min, the CO of ventilation
Tetralogy of fallot
4 defects: VSD Pulmonary valve stenosis Overriding aorta (usu lies over VSD) RV hypertrophy (due to PV stenosis)
Blueness appears after birth, infancy or childhood
Infants may have sudden episodes of cyanosis, unconscious (tet spells)
Early surgery indicated
Antitussive
Suppress coughing response/reflex
2 types:
1. Centrally mediated inhibition
DM- Codeine and dextromethorphan
(Opiates, act on brainstem)
- Local mediated inhibitors
Antihistamines and local anesthetics
(Act on respiratory tissue)
Commotio cordis
Sudden blunt impact to chest causes sudden death in absence of cardiac damage
Usually triggers ventricular fibrillation
3% is SCD in young athletes
Prevention:
Shields not effective
Have defibrillators present
Educate coaches/players to turn away chest from inside pitches
Fluid location in rales/crackles
Alveoli
Intrinsic RLD prognosis
FEV1/FVC ratio normal or high
FVC < 80%
Mild 60-80%
Moderate 50-60%
Severe < 50%
6MWT < 212 meter
Associated with poor 2-3 year survival rate
ABCs of chest radiographs
A- airway B- bone C- cardiac D- diaphragm E and F- equal (lung) fields G- gastric bubble H- volume (and mediastinum)
Apex of lung has ____ perfusion and ___ ventilation.
Low perfusion
High ventilation
High V/Q ratio
How many weeks post-op MI begin resistance training
5 weeks
CF (cystic fibrosis)
Genetic
Defect in Na+ and Cl- channels resulting in excessive mucous formation - multisystem
Life expectancy 37 y/o
Theophylline, Theobromine and caffeine
Bronchodilator: Methylxanthines
Inhibit PDE (phosodiesterase enzyme)
Increases cAMP
May also act as adenosine antagonist
Most common oral- but can be injected
Side effects: tachycardia, HA, irritability, restlessness
Theophylline toxicity- can cause arrhythmias and seizures
Phase 1
Cardiac rehab
In acute hospital
Goals: prevent skin breakdown, deconditioning, DVT/VTE; early mobilization
Direct gradual return to activity
Careful monitoring of vitals, signs and symptoms of MI; Recurrent MI can be possible within 4-8 weeks post MI
Recommend guidelines:
Intensity < 5 METs for 6-8 post-MI
HR <120 bpm OR no more than +20 bpm from resting
Asbestosis and Silicosis are forms of ___.
Intrinsic RLD
Asthma- sounds
Breath sounds: decreased
Adventitious sounds: inspiratory and expiratory wheezes
Transposition of the great vessels
Positions of pulmonary artery and aorta reversed
Deoxygenated blood from RV goes into systemic circuit
O2 from blood goes back into lung
Child only survives if AS, VSD or PDA present
Surgery option- arterial switch
Absent or decreased breath sounds can mean…
Air or fluid in/around lungs
(Pneumonia, HF, pleural effusion)
Over-inflation (emphysema)
Reduced airflow to part of lungs
(rib fracture, pneumothorax)
Increased chest wall thickness
Pulse oximetry
SpO2
Indirectly measures oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood (SpO2)
Healthy individual w/ normal lungs, at sea level: 95-100%
(+/- 2% error when SaO2 >90%; SaO2 is direct measurement taken from ABG)
Pulmonary rehab guide
12 weeks norm (unknown what ideal is- longer better)
Ideal if clinic provides oxygen
Sessions usually 75-90 min
1:3 work rest ratio
Maintain SpO2 >90%
Limitations to compliance and referral
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Strong genetic link to HCOM
55% familial relative
More common in blacks
Ejection murmur changes with position
Softens during sitting/squatting
Amplified during standing/valsalva
Persistent S2 Split - no change w/ breath holds
S4 gallop possible
Syncope or dyspnea during exercise
Persistent hypertrophy despite detraining
Post transplant - inpatient goals
Increase functional capacity
Improve level of independence
Progression of exercise
Education: HEP, guidelines for termination of exercise, special considerations for exercise post-transplant
DSB (deep slow breathing)
6-8 breaths/minute
Improves pain
Relaxed state; parasympathetic tone
Emphysema
COPD type
Loss of alveolar walls
Associated with increase in size of acinar airways of the upper lobe segments in a centrilobular “centriacinar” pattern
Budenoside (Pulmicort),
Beclemethasone (Belcovent),
Fluticasone (Flovent)
Inhaled: Longterm asthma maintenance
Anti-inflammatory:Glucocorticoids
Control inflammatory mediated bronchospasm
Inhibit production of pro-inflammatory products (cytokines, prostaglandins, leukotrines..)
Immunosuppressive- inhibits migration of neutrophils and monocytes
Increases effects of beta agonists
Side effects- hyperglycemia, HTN, osteoporosis, myopathy, mood swings
Dehydration
Performance suffers, earlier fatigue Can reduce SV and CO- esp in heat Less able to tolerate hyperthermia Eventually MAP may drop When coupled with heat illness can trigger arrhythmias
Rehydration strategy (NATA)
Post exercise RV remodeling- Chronic changes
Accumulation of coronary artery calcium (CAC) with myocardial fibrosis
AND
RV fibrosis 2ndary to episodic volume/pressure overload
Increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation
Study did NOT support an adverse impact of endurance athletes on either CAC or CV events
Prednisone
Oral: Acute infections, or exacerbation, 1-3 weeks max
Anti-inflammatory:Glucocorticoids
Control inflammatory mediated bronchospasm
Inhibit production of pro-inflammatory products (cytokines, prostaglandins, leukotrines..)
Immunosuppressive- inhibits migration of neutrophils and monocytes
Increases effects of beta agonists
Side effects- hyperglycemia, HTN, osteoporosis, myopathy, mood swings
Cardiovascular embryology
Mesodermal germ layer gives rise to CV system
Week 2: heart develops from 2 simple epithelial tubes
Week 3-4: tubes fuse to form single chambered heart. Elongates and bends on itself. Endo, myo and epicardium differentiated. Heart beating
Week 4: primitive heart. Atrial segment assumes cranial position
Week 5: endocardial cushions grow towards each other and fuse
Week 8: partitioning into 4 chambered heart complete
Common Acyanotic Defects
ASD- atrial Septal defect
PDA- patent ductus arteriosum
VSD- ventricular Septal defect
Acute respiratory failure- Type 1
Hypoxia without hypercapnea
Low PaO2 (<55 mmHg) Normal PCO2 (35-45 mmHg)
Lung segment examination
Fremitus
Voice sounds
Breath sounds
Stringy mucoid sputum
Increased mucous production and mucous plugs occur in asthma
During resolution retained mucous and plugs are mobilized
Phase 2
Cardiac rehab
12 weeks
2-3x week
45-60 min
W/ or W/O ECG monitoring
Reassessment and progressions at least every 2 weeks
Formal reassessment at 6 weeks
Most common anomalies are:
___ coronary artery origins in ____.
___ coronary artery origins in ____.
L coronary artery origins in R sinus of Valsalva
R coronary artery origins in L sinus of Valsalva
RLD (restrictive lung disease)
Problems getting air IN
FEV1, FVC, TLC reduced
FEV1/FVC normal or increased
Reduced DLCO
Lungs prevented from fully expanding
Reduced minute ventilation
COPD staging
Mild: FEV1 >= 80%
Moderate: FEV1 50-80%
Severe: FEV1 30-50%
Very severe: FEV1 < 30%
FEV1/FVC < 0.70
Common sequelae of chronic lung disease
Pulmonary HTN Cor pulmonale (R heart failure) Atrial fibrillation (especially COPD) Obstructive sleep apnea (especially COPD)
Optimum work rest ratio in pulmonary rehab
3:1
Pediatric conditions that affect the lungs (prematurity, anatomical anomalies)
Cause chronic respiratory insufficiency
Brochopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
tracheobronchomalacia
What intervention is prioritized in COPD patients
Balance training
Huff cough
Deep inspiration followed by forced expiration without glottal closure
Mouth and throat s/b open
Often done after ACB or other secretion mobilization techniques
Great for elderly pt and those who have pain with coughing
Exercise dosage
Stable angina ____% HR at onset of angina
Consider ___
70-85%
Consider RPP