acute respiratory problems, STD, reactive airway, autoimmune 1 Flashcards
majority of young, sexually active patients who have genital ulcers have
genital herpes, syphilis, or chancroid
hallmark sign: chancre
primary syphilis
painless, highly infective
syphilis testing x3
culture not possible: dark field exam
serologic ab testing: VDRL, RBR
FTA-ABS (confirmatory if reactive non-treponemal test)
primary syphilis
- chancre hallmark
- spontaneously resolves 3-6 weeks
- incubation period 10-90 days (avg 3 weeks)
when to wean (labs)
- Mg: 1.8-2.4 mg/dL
- Phosphate: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
- Albumin: 3.5-4.7 g/dL
- K: 3.5-5.5 mEq/L
- Total protein: 6.0-8.0 g/dL
- Calcium: 8.5-10.5 mg/dL
- Hgb: 14-18 men, 12-16 women
shunting (what & fix)
Blood bypassing ventilated alveoli -or- going by non-ventilated alveoli
Needs PEEP
V/Q mismatch (what & fix)
Blood going by poorly ventilated alveoli
Responds to ↑FiO2
rapid shallow breathing index (calculation)
frequency (RR) / TV
lower ratio = slower, comfortable breathing
CALCULATE IN LITERS
weaning daily screening criteria x4
- PaO2/FiO2 gt 200
- PEEP gt/eq 5
- cough with suction
- RSBI lt 105 B/min/L
time to intubate criteria x5
- RR gt 35
- TV lt 4-5
- VC lt 10
- max inspiratory P -10 to -5
- lack ability to take deep breath
t tube trial result indicating ok to wean
30-90 minutes on trial
ideal parameters for weaning: RR
lt 25
ideal parameters for weaning: MV
5-10
MV =
RR x TV
ideal parameters for weaning: PaO2
60-80
ideal parameters for weaning: SaO2
gt 90%
ideal parameters for weaning: pH
gt 7.35
ideal parameters for weaning: PaCO2
whatever is acceptable for patient
ideal parameters for weaning: PEEP
lt/eq 5
ideal parameters for weaning: max negative inspiratory pressure
gt -20
patient can cough
PAO2 calculation
[FiO2 x (760-47)] - (pCO2/0.8)
PaO2 / PAO2 ratio norm
arterial/alveolar ratio ie % O2 diffusing across alveoli into blood
normal: gt 0.75
P(A-a)O2 gradient: equation
norm v shunting
P(A-a)O2
normal: lt 15-20
shunt: gt 20
PaO2/FiO2
what, norm, shunts x2
simplified PaO2/PAO2
normal: gt 286
shunts: lt 200 = gt 20% shunt
- ALI: lt 300
- ARDS: lt 200
theophylline + nota bene
bronchodilator that increases respiratory muscle function
NARROW THERAPEUTIC WINDOW: 10-20ug/mL
BPAP settings x2
IPAP: PS
- 10 usually, up to 30
EPAP: PEEP
- 5 usually
CPAP settings x3
FiO2, PS, PEEP
rheumatoid arthritis hallmark test
anti-CCP antibodies
rheumatoid arthritis
chronic SYSTEMIC inflammatory disease with synovial manifestations in multiple joints
without treatment can cause deformity and shorten life expectancy
RA: s/s specific to joints
symmetric swelling of joints
stiffness > 30 min (mainly AM)
PIP in fingers, MCP & MTP, wrists, knees, ankles
RA: joint deformities
ulnar deviation (fingers) boutonniere deformity “swan neck” deformity valgus deformity (knee) volar subluxation (MTP joints)
RA: mild to moderate tx
hydroxychloroquine
sulfasalazine (prevent joint erosion, give alone or with hdq)
RA: moderate to severe tx
methotrexate (PO, IM, SC)
- beneficial effects 2-6 wks
- usual dose 7.5-15mg q wk
- monitor LFT q12 wk (hepatitis)
methotrexate beneficial effects when
2-6 weeks
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
→ VTEs & antibodies
recurrent non-inflammatory venous/arterial occlusions and thrombocytopenia with antiphospholipid antibodies
VTEs & antibodies
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
Catastrophic anti-phospholipid syndrome
lt 1% of antiphospholipid antibody syndrome patients
diffuse thromboses, thrombotic microangiopathy, MODS
mimics sepsis, systemic vasculitis, DIC, TTP
evolves within 24 hours + DEATH IMMINENT
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: labs x4
- IgG, IgM, IgA anti-cardiolipin autoantibodies (ACA) – IgG more pathologic
- ELISA: B2GP1 positive
- IgM & IgG anti-B2GP1 antibodies
- lupus anticoagulant (prolongs coag test)
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome: diagnosis
positive serology 2+ occasions 12 weeks apart
anti-cardiolipin autoantibodies nota bene
serological test for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
IgG more pathologic than IgM, IgA
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome tx x2
lifelong anticoagulation: Warfarin to maintain INR 2-3
teratogenic therefore SQ heparin + ASA if pregnant
antiphospholipid antibody syndrome tx for pregnancy
SQ heparin + ASA
warfarin teratogenic
raynaud phenomenon
paroxysmal digital ischemia caused by stress (weather, materials, emotions) affecting fingers, toes, ears
- 2 phases
- 2 types: primary v secondary
raynaud phenomenon: phases
phase 1: excess vasoconstriction = well demarcated pallor/cyanosis
phase 2: vasodilation leading to hyperemia + rubor (recovery phase)
primary raynaud
UNILATERAL involvement
15-30 mostly women
2-6% occurence
secondary raynaud
commonly assoc with rheumatic disease (scleroderma, lupus, RA)
potential for gangrene/ulcerative digits
SYMMETRIC involvement
vincristine or bleomycin significance
history of these chemos can lead to raynaud phenomenon
raynaud s/s x3
early: only 2 digits
progression: all fingers down to distal palm, thumbs rarely
termination: warmth to affected areas (recovery phase)
mainstay of raynaud phenomenon treatment
calcium channel blockers
- NIFEDIPINE
- amlodipine
scleroderma
diffuse, systemic sclerosis of skin/internal organs - VERY PAINFUL
pts typically die from secondary complication
pts with scleroderma typically die from
secondary complication
1 cause of death in scleroderma patients
pulmonary fibrosis
survival rate for scleroderma
9 years
mortality 40% if internal organ involvement within first 3 years
mortality 72% if no interal organ involvement within first 3 years
scleroderma s/s
childhood; skin + subcu tissues; morphea
predominantly UNILATERAL distributino
morphea
sclerotic plaques on skin (trunk/limbs - local/general) developed in scleroderma
types of scleroderma disease x2
limited disease (80%) aka CREST syndrome
systemic disease (20%)
typical first manifestation of scleroderma
RAYNAUD!