Cardiopulm Flashcards
Active cycle of breathing
- Diaphragmatic breathing 5-10 sec
- Thoracic expansion exercises (3-4 deeeep breaths in to max inspiratory capacity followed by passive exhalation)
- Forced expiratory techniques (huffing)
Indications for inspiratory hold technique
hypoventilation
atelectasis
ineffective cough
Indications for lateral costal breathing
asymmetric chest wall expansion or posture
Paced breathing indications
dyspnea with exertion
decreased endurance
fatigue/anxiety
Describe paced breathing
controlling breathing with exercise
ex. inhaling on rest followed by exhalation during movement or exercise (weight lifting, stair climbing)
Inspiratory muscle training
nose clips to help you breathe only through mouth + inspiratory device to create resistance
Cheyne Strokes breathing
gradual increase in depths of respirations with periods of apnea
caused by cardiac insult
Biots breathing
randoms depths of respirations with periods of apnea
biot = brain
S4 heart sound
Ventricular hypertrophy or MI
not ever normal
happens during late diastole
S3 heart sound
Ventricular gallop
CHF
Although, can be normal finding or with seasoned athlete, pregnancy, or children
happens during early diastole
Symptoms of Right sided heart failure
jugular vein distension
swelling in legs and abdomen, ascites, pedal edema
enlarged liver
Symptoms of Left sided heart failure
pulmonary congestion
pulmonary edema
crackles/diminished breath sounds
orthopnea
cool dry skin
Imaging and pneumothorax
mediastinal structures are pushed laterally away from the affected side
ex. pneumothorax or pleural effusion takes up space in left thorax - the trachea and mediastinal structures would be pushed laterally to the right away from the affected
Examples of obstructive diseases
cystic fibrosis
emphysema
asthma
chronic bronchitis
bronchiectasis
Examples of restrictive diseases
sarcoidosis
pulmonary fibrosis
Restrictive lung conditions present with what pulmonary function test values
Normal FEV1 (they dont have trouble with expelling air)
decreased FVC 0 as a function of decreased TLC
Normal FEV1/FVC ratio
70% or greater
What is a low FEV1/FVC ratio and what would that mean?
low would be less than 70%
indicative of obstructive condition
Decreased FEV1 volume, normal FVC volume
lower ratio between the volumes (less than 70%)
indicative of an obstructive condition.
Fremitus
Tactile fremitus is an assessment of the low-frequency vibration of a patient’s chest
used as an indirect measure of the amount of air and density of tissue present within the lungs
Obstructive disorders pulmonary function test results
Increased FRC (ERV+RV)
Increased TLC
decreased VC d/t decreased ERV
TV normal or increased
Functional residual capacity
the air inside the lungs after a normal exhalation
sum of ERV and RV
Restrictive disorders pulmonary function test results
decreased RV
decreased VC
decreased TLC
decreased FVC
FEV1/FVC ratio not affected
Appropriate measures of intensity for patient witch cardiovascular disease
HR
RPE
percieved dsypnea
not VO2max - these patients would not be able to achieve maximum oxygen consumption
Contraindications to manual percussion
platelets lower than 20,000 mm3
hemoptysis
pneumothorax
Can you percuss with a chest tube inserted?
Yes avoid any tender areas
VC =
IRV + TV + ERV
% of total lung volume: TV
10%
% of total lung volume: IRV
50%
% of total lung volume: ERV
15%
% of total lung volume: RV
25%
Total lung volume capacity
5 L or 5000mL
Lung changes with aging
chest wall stiffness
loss of elastic recoil
alveoli enlarging and thinning = decreased gas exchange
decline in TLC
-RV increases
VC decreases
PaO2 gas exhange decreases at . mmHg per decade
4
Common cardiac changes with aging
stiffening of valves
decreased blood flow and volume
decreased max HR
loss of pacemaker cells
decreased stroke volume
Normal PR interval
.12 -.20 seconds
3-5 small boxes
Normal QRS complex
.06-.10 sec
1-3 small boxes
How to estimate rhythm with EKG - regular rhythm
Triplets - 300, 150, 100, 75, 60, 50, 43, 38, 33
1500/ # of small squares
300/ # of large squares
How to estimate rhythm with EKG - irregular rhythm
take # of QRS complexes in full 30 box strip and multiply x10 = rough estimate of HR
6 second method - length of normal strip - x10
REEP
resting end expiratory pressure - point in which forces are balanced in equilibrium - occurs at end of tidal expiration
Normal PAO2 at room air
80-100 mmhg
90% FiO2 still seems high - what is the importance of this number
90% FiO2 corresponds to 60 mmHg - which is point where oxygen dissociates from hemoglobin
GOLD 1 classification COPD
mild severity
70%+ FEV1
GOLD 2 classification COPD
moderate
50-70% FEV1
GOLD 3 classification COPD
severe
30-50% FEV1
GOLD 4 classification COPD
very severe
less than 30% FEV1
Normal FEV1
80%
Chronic bronchitis signs and symptoms
Obstructive condition - Chronic inflammation of airways caused by airway irritants (smoke, dust)
increased mucus production/cough
SOB
increased pulm artery pressure
Asthma treatment
brochodilators - relax smooth muscle
knowing triggers
breathing exercises, airway clearance, muscle endurance and strength training
Asthma signs and symptoms
wheezing, chest tightness, SOB, cyanosis, cough
Chronic bronchitis treatment
antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and lifestyle changes including decreasing smoke and pollutant irritation, using WARM air humidifier
Chronic bronchitis cough is worse when
morning and in cold damp environments
Emphysema signs and symptoms
Obstructive disease - destruction/enlargement of alveoli = decreased gas exchange and increased dead space within lungs
barrel chest
increased use of accessory muscles
wheezing constant cough
increased respiratory rate
Brochiectasis
chronic dilation of bronchial airways = weaken over time = frequent infections, aspiration
Cystic fibrosis is what kind of genetic disorder
autosomal recessive
Autosomal recessive disorders
Tay sachs
Sickle cell
Cystic fibrosis
TSC
Cystic fibrosis
genetic disease of exocrine glands affecting lungs pancreas liver intestines
sticky mucus production impacts lung infections, obstructs pancreas, inhibits normal digestion/absorption of food
median survival age 32 -pulm failure
Salty tasting skin
CF
Cystic fibrosis signs and symptoms
salty skin
frequent thick greasy stools
freq lung infections
wheezing/SOB/cough
failure to thrive
Pneumonia
can be aspiration, viral, or bacterial based
inflammation of lung alveoli
fever, SOB, sweating, shaking, muscle pains, fatigue
More than … PVCs in a minute is bad
6
Triplets PVC
3 PVCs in a row - stop exercise
this preludes Vtach
Calcium channel blockers use
used for HTN, CHF, decreasing cardiac arrythmias
Action of calcium channel blockers
blocks entry of calcium into smooth muscle - decreases HR contractility, BP by creating vasodilation
Side effects calcium channel blockers
decreased HR and BP - postural hypotension with change in position
use RPE
Types of calcium channel blockers
-pines
amlodipine
felodipine
isradipine
Procardia
exception in cardizem
Cardizem, Procardia
calcium channel blocker
How to remember calcium channel blockers
-pine cones are great source of calcium
ACE inhibitors how to remember
-prils
If you have pocket ACEs in poker, you relax, decrease BP
Lisinopril
Benazepril
Perindopril
Ace inhibitors use
HTN, CHF
Ace inhibitors side effects
orthostatic hypotension, dry cough, hyperkalemia
Ace inhibitors action
suppresses enzyme that converts AGTN 1 to 2 - which is a potent vasoconstrictor
decreases BP and afterload
Positive ionotropic agents use
slows HR but increases force of contraction, increases BP
- used for CHF, afib
Examples of positive ionotropic agents
digitalis, digoxin
How to remember positive ionotropic agents
I (ion)
DIG (digogin)
Star Wars (force) - increases force of contraction
Beta blockers use
cardiac arrythmias
Beta blockers action
blocks action of beta receptors of sympathetic NS = decreases HR and increases force of contraction = decreased oxygen demand
Beta blockers side effects
OH
use RPE
Types of diuretics
furosemide
hydroclorothaizide
lasix
Nitrates
dilate peripheral arteries to decrease preload and relieve chest pressure/angina
Pulmonary fibrosis
irreversible scarring of alveoli and interstitial tissue - thickens the alveoli and makes them less flexible
Pulmonary fibrosis symptoms
SOB
dry cough - not until advanced state
Pulmonary fibrosis treatment
not much as PTs - meds to manage inflammation and education/counseling, improving QOL
Sarcoidosis
multisystem inflammatory disease - affects lungs, skin, lymph, eyes, liver
affects more colored than white people
What outcome measure would you think about using with sarcoidosis
6MWT - baseline to track progression of disease
Plueral effusion vs pulmonary edema
Plueral effusion is buildip of fluid in space between lung and chest cavity (pleural space)
pulmonary edema is fluid in alveoli within the lungs
When does pulmonary edema most often occur
left sided heart failure casues fluid and pressure build up into lungs
Safety considerations with pulmonary edema
a 911 emergency if acute
signs of gasping or wheezing
extreme SOB or sweating
cyanosis
drop in BP
tinged sputum
Rule out time for TB
2 weeks on meds ans isolated
Potts disease
spinal TB - affects thoracic and lumbar vertebra, arthritic changes - flexibility and postural re-education
Is atelectasis an indication or contraindication for postural drainage
indication
Indications for percussion and vibration
atelectasis
pulmonary secretions
aspiration
Procedure for vibration
therapist hands parallel to ribs duration 5-10 breaths
Normal LDL
less than 100
Normal HDL
40-60
Upper apical lobe postural drainage
sitting HOB elevated 30-40 degrees
percussion above clavicle
Anterior segments upper lobe postural drainage
Supine with percussion below clavicles
Posterior segments R upper lobe
1/4 prone laying on L
percussion to medial border of R scapula