ARDS Flashcards
Spontaneous breathing is a _______ pressure driven cycle.
Negative
What 2 muscles contract during normal inspiration?
Diaphragm and intercostals
Describe normal inhalation.
Diaphragm flatens during contraction creating more space in chest which means less pressure in chest compared to atmospheric pressure to air rushes in bc of the decrease in intrapleural pressure.
Describe normal exhalation?
Expiratory phase is passive where diaphragm returns to normal position and lungs recoil and air is exhaled out
Pressure in alveoli during breathing process remains _______ so diffusion of gases occurs.
Positive
Define ventilation.
Movement of air into and out of lungs
Define perfusion.
Movement of blood flow
Define diffusion.
Gas exchange (CO2 and O2 being transported-works best when alveoli and capillary are close together)
Define hemodynamic.
Movement of blood
What are the hemodynamic effects of normal spontaneous breathing?
Increases venous return to R. atrium during inspiration
Increases pulmonary blood flow during inspiration
Increases cardiac output during inspiration
What is the biforcation (splitting) of the right and left mainstem?
Carina
What is Acutre Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
Rapid onset of non-cardiac pulmonary edema
Which of the following are true statements regarding the A/P of the resp. system? Select all that apply.
A. @ the end of inspiration the pressure in the alveoli is -
B. The R. lung has 3 lobes.
C. Physiological dead space includes the trachea, bronchi and bronchioles.
D. Normal resp. is a - driven cycle
E. Cilia action and mucus production are protective mechanisms to prevent infection.
B, C, D, E
At the beginning of inspiration the pressure in the alveoli is what?
Negative
At the end if inspiration the pressure in the alveoli is what?
0, it’s equal to atmospheric pressure
A pt. is diagnosed w/ a pulmonary emboli. This will primarily affect: A. Ventilation B. Perfusion C. Diffusion D. Osmosis
B. Perfusion
The amount of air inhaled and exhaled w/ a normal breath is the: A. Functional residual capacity B. Vital capacity C. Negative inspiratory force D. Tidal volume
D. Tidal volume
The amount of air left in the lungs after a normal exhalation is what?
Functional residual capacity
What is vital capacity?
The greatest amount of air that can be forced from the lungs after max. inhalation
What is negative inspiratory force?
Volume of air that’s inspired or expired during regular breathing
Tidal volume is based on what?
IDEAL body weight
What will you see w/ pulmonary emboli?
Hypoxia
The hemodynamic effects of normal spontaneous breathing is: A. Increased HR B. Decreased CO C. Increased pulmonary blood flow D. Vasoconstriction of pulmonary artery
C. Increased pulmonary blood flow
ARDS is a progressive refractory period; what does that mean?
Resistance to treatment; low pulse ox even after admin. of O2
What are the 2 most common causes of ARDS?
Trauma and sepsis
ARDS has extensive what?
Lung tissue inflammation
Aspiration pneumonia, inhaled toxins, pulmonary embolism and mechanical ventilation are examples of what type of injury?
Direct
Trauma, shock, sepsis, cardiac arrest, drug OD, acute pancreatitis, and O2 toxicity are examples of what type of injury?
Indirect