breathing Flashcards
boyle’s law
states that the pressure exerted by a gas is inversely proportional to to its volume (P a 1/V).
Note that gases (singly or in mixtures) move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Dalton’s law
states that the total pressure of a gas mixture is the sum of the pressures of the individual gases.
Charles law
states that the volume occupied by a gas is directly related to the absolute temperature (v a T)
henry’s law
states that the amount of gas dissolved in a liquid is determined by the pressure of the gas and it’s solubility in the liquid.
expiratory reserve volume
1100 mL
what is the vital capacity volume
4600 mL
inspiratory reserve volume
3000 mL
dead space volume
150 mL
what is the alveolar ventilation pressure for o2
13.3 kPa - 100mm hg
what is the alveolar ventilation pressure for Co2
5.3 kPa - 40 mm hg
during inspiration diaphragm does
contract and the volume increases
during expiration the diaphragm does
relax and the volume decreases
intra thoracic alveolar pressure is
negative or positive in comparison to atmospheric pressure
intra pleural pressure
always negative
trans pulmonary pressure
always positive
the pulmonary circulation is an example of what system?
high flow, low pressure system
tissue values partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide
02 - 40 mmHg (5.3kPa)
C02- 46 mmHg (6.2kPa)
factors that affect gas exchange are
partial pressure gradient
gas solubility
surface area
thickness of membrane
what is the perfect ventilation: perfusion ratio
1
alveolar dead space causes
pulmonary vasodilation in response in increase oygen and bronchial constriction in response to alveolar decreases carbon dioxide levels
anatomical dead space refers to
air in the conducting zone of the respiratory tract
Type 2 alveolar cells produce what which does what?
surfactant increases lung compliance reduces recoil makes breathing easier effective in small alveoli relaxes water tension
equation of LaPlace
P=2T/r
high compliance refers to
large increase in lung volume in response to a small decrease in ip pressure
compliance represents
stretch ability
examples of obstructive lung disorders
asthma
COPD (bronchitis or emphysema (loss of elasticity) - very low FEV1, slightly low FVC (low ratio)
examples of restrictive lung disorders
fibrosis
infant respiratory distress syndrome (no surfactant)
oedema
Pneumothorax
normal or elevated FEV1/FVC ratio, but severely decreased lung capacity. use FEF.
what is the test for breathing?
spirometry
haemoglobin increases oxygen carrying in RBC to how much?
200ml
02 solubility in water is
0.03ml/L/mmHg
what is the oxygen demand of resting tissues?
250ml/min
Haemoglobin A consists of
2 alpha and two beta strands with each having a heme group with an iron centre
each gram of haemoglobin can bind to
1.34ml of oxygen
how long does oxygen saturation with haemoglobin take?
0.25 seconds
at resting cell partial pressure of 40mm Hg o2 what is the saturation of haemoglobin
75%
what factors effect haemoglobin saturation
2,3-DPG, pH, PCO2, and temperature
how many more times stronger is carbon monoxide’s affinity for haemoglobin
250x
a PCO of what is sufficient for causing carboxyl haemoglobin formation
0.4mmHg
how is carbon dioxide transported?
7% directly in plasma
23% as deoxyhaemoglobin
70% as bicarbonate ions
hypoventilation will result in respiratory..
acidosis
hyperventilation will result in respiratory..
alkalosis
the DRG controls
the dorsal respiratory group controls the inspiratory muscles
the VRG controls
the ventral respiratory group controls expiratory muscles and inspiratory pharynx, larynx and tongue muscles
the central chemoreceptor in the medulla is driven by
hypercapnea - raised partial pressure of carbon dioxide
during acidosis ventilation is
stimulated
during alkalosis ventilation is
inhibited and vomiting
FEV1/FVC <70%
obstructive lung disease
FEV1 > 80%
normal
FEV1 < 80%
restrictive lung disease
what are the possible complications of CODP
Pneumonia macro nutrient deficiency muscle wasting polycythaemia pulmonary hypertension Cor pulmonale depression pneumothorax
examples of short acting bronchodilators
SABA (salbutomal) or SAMA (ipratropium)
examples of long acting bronchodilators for worsening FEV1
LAMA ( long acting anti-muscarinic agents) or LABA (long acting beta 2 agonist)
high dose inhaled corticosteroids for even worse FEV1 examples
Relvar, fostair MDI, LABA
list the COPD management value pyramid from top to bottom
telehealth for chronic disease, triple therapy, LABA, tiotropium, pulmonary rehabilitation, stop smoking wit pharmacotherapy, flu vaccinations
oxygen treatment of 7.3 to 8 kPa should be given for COPD if
polycythaemia
nocturnal hypoxia
peripheral oedema
pulmonary hypertension
asthma definition
Episodic wheeze and/or cough in a clinical setting where asthma is likely and other rarer conditions have been excluded”
what percentage of kids in the uk are on inhaled steroids
5%
is a cough predominant or cough variant asthma possible?
must have a wheeze, cough predominant common no such thing as cough variant asthma
what are the mechanisms for a wheeze in asthma
bronchoconstriction
airwall thickening
luminal secretions
what is the treatment for responsiveness’ in asthma
ics for two months
ideally for asthma there should be
response to treatment
shortness of breath at rest
wheeze
parental asthma
Acute epiglottitis is caused by
group A beta haemolytic streptococci
what are the three main components of the respiratory tract defence mechanism
alveolar macrophages
mucociliary escalator
cough reflex
bronchopneumonia appears on a x ray as
bilateral patchy opacification due to the consolidation of pus in the alveoli
what percentage of bronchiectasis starts in childhood
75%
what are the clinical features of bronchiectasis
cough, abundant foul sputum, chronic infection, coarse crackles, haemoptysis
what are some of the potential causes of aspiration pneumonia
vomiting oesophageal lesion obstetric anaesthesia neuromuscular disorders sedation
what is type 1 respiratory failure characterized by
PaO2 <8kPa
how is type 2 respiratory failure characterized by
PaCO2 >6.5kPa
what are the four abnormal states associated with hypoxaemia
ventilation/perfusion imbalance
diffusion impairment
alveolar hypoventilation
shunt
embryonic phase of lung morphogenesis lasts for
3-8 weeks
the pseudo glandular phase of lung morphogenesis lasts for
5-17 weeks
canalicular phase of lung morphogenesis lasts for
16-26 weeks, at this point extra uterine life is possible at end of this stage
saccular phase of lung morphogenesis lasts for
24-38 weeks
alveolar phase of lung morphogenesis lasts for
36 weeks ~ 2-3 years
what are some common lung developmental diseases
airway stenosis airway malacia pulmonary agenesis trachea-oesophageal fistula bronchogenic cyst congenital pulmonary anomalies
when is a patient most likely to present features
fetus - ultrasound - 75%
newborn - 10%
childhood 15%
what are the characteristics of trachea bronchomalacia
seal like cough
early onset
breathlessness
stridor/wheeze
what treatment do you avoid with bronchomalacia
asthma treatments such as bronchodilators
how long does diaphragm development take
18 weeks
what are the fetal origins of COPD
utero nicotine exposure fetal infection malnutrition premature birth genetic
what are the paediatric origins of COPD
infection ETS (A1 AT deficiency) environmental lack off nutrients genetic
COPD is the
3rd leading cause of death in the world
normal FEV1 is about
4 litres
normal FVC is about
5 litres
COPD can also be measured by
PEFR: Peak expiratory flow rate
normal PERF rate
400-600L/min, 80-100% pass rate
chronic bronchitis is clinically defined as
productive cough for 3 consecutive months, or 2 or more consecutive years.
the definition of emphysema is
Increase beyond the normal in the size of airspaces distal to the terminal bronchiole arising either from dilatation or from destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis
centri-acinar
begins with bronchiolar definition measured by number related to inflammation not everywhere still alveolar damage closer to the bronchioles
pan-acinar
stems from alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency found everywhere measured by area towards the ends of the bronchioles more alveolar damage
peri-acinar
airpsaces are larger than 1 cm in space, can cause the lung to collapse and pulmonary distress. singularly a bulla if >1cm. bleb describes a bulla just underneath the pleura
what part of COPD can be targeted pharmacologically
small airway inflammation and muscle tone
what is an important aspect of emphysema
loss of alveolar attachments
how many patients present with late stage lung cancer
2/3rd’s
order of systematic review of a chest x-ray
name lines/metal heart mediastinum lungs zones bones diaphragm soft tissue
how long before you should be concerned for a lobar lung collapse
2 to 3 weeks
a pulmonary mass is
an opacity over 3cm
a pulmonary nodule is
a mass up to 3cm
tests to determine T in a TNM
CT PET or bronchoscopy
tests to determine N in TNM
PET CT mediastinoscopy
EBUS/ECHO