Cardiopulmonary Flashcards
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath
Eupnea
Normal unlabored breathing
Hypernpeana
Faster breathing
Orthopnea
Needs pillows when supine (drowning in blood with L sided CHF)
Aka Proximal nocturnal dyspnea
Apnea
Stopping of breathing
Dependent Rubor
A condition of redness that appears when the extremity is placed in a dependent position and resolves with elevation
- most often observed with PAD (peripheral arterial disease)
Pulse Pressure
The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Normal resting is 30-50 mmHg
RPP
Rate Product pressure
The metabolic demand of the heart
RPP = HR x SBP
Cardiac Ouput
HR X SV
6 Minute Walk Test
outcome measure used to test aerobic endurance
- rest breaks are allowed but the timer CANNOT be paused
- practice test can be done an hour before
Blood Pressure Guidelines
Normal: Less than 120/80
Elevated: Systolic 120-129, Diastolic less than 80
Stage 1: Systolic 130-139, Diastolic 80-89
Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 Diastolic at least 90
Hypertensive Crisis: Systolic over 180 and/or diastolic over 120
Medical Management of a patient in Hypertensive Crisis
Prompt changes in medication if no other indications of problems exist
immediate hospitalization if there are signs of organ damage
How does the Autonomic Nervous System affect Heart Rate?
SNS: tells heart to speed up
PNS: tells heart to slow down
What does steady state VO2 in exercise mean?
That ATP demand of exercise is being aerobically met
What happens to HR, BP, CO, and SV when you initially enter high altitude?
HR: increase
BP: increase
CO: Increase
SV: no change
What happens to HR, BP, CO, and SV once you’re acclimated to a higher altitude?
HR: Increase
BP: normal
CO: normal
SV: decreases
Cardiovascular Effects of being in water
HR: decrease
BP: decrease
VO2: decrease
CO: increase
SV: increase
Respiratory Effects of Being in Water
Vital Capacity will DECREASE due to the pressure from the water and work required to breathe will INCREASE
MSK Effects of Being in Water
Decreased weight bearing
Decreased edema due to improved circulation
Beta Blockers
“olol”
anti-hypertensive drug
Blocks SNS hormones from landing on the heart
work to reduce heart rate and contractility which reduces energy/O2 demand
prescribed for hypertension and coronary artery disease
LOWER HEART RATE DURING SUBMAX AND MAX EXERCISE
Borg RPE Scale
6-20
Rate of Perceived Exertion
SHVEHM
13- somewhat hard
15- hard
17- very hard
19- extremely hard
20- maximal exertion
Auscultation Landmarks
Aortic Valve: 2nd intercostal space to the right of the sternal border
Pulmonic Valve: 2nd intercostal space to the left of the external border
Tricuspid: 4th intercostal space
Mitral: 5th intercostal space (midclavicular line)
Normal Heart Sounds
S1 and S2 (lub and dub)
S1 = closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves –> onset of systole
S2 = closure of the tri/bi valves –> onset of diastole
Abnormal Heart Sounds
S3 and S4
S3: ventricular gallop (overfilling of the left ventricle): will hear in CHF
S4: Aortic gallop (abnormal ventricular filling and atrial contraction): associated with hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension and pulmonary stenosis
Sympathetic Stimulation of the Heart
Cardiacceleratory center in the medulla oblongata the nerves travel through the sympathetic trunk ganglion (T-T4) to the SA node, AV node, conduction pathways, and myocytes to the sympathetic receptors. Neurotransmitters released are epinephrine and norepinephrine
SNS increases the rate and force of myocardial contraction which INCREASES myocardial metabolism
- causes vasodilation of coronary arteries and vasoconstriction of the peripheral blood vessels
Parasympathetic Stimulation of the heart
Cardioinhibitory center in the medulla oblongota
Vagus nerve travels down to the heart
decreases rate and force of myocardial contraction and therefore decreases myocardial metabolism
decreases speed of conduction through AV node
causes vasoconstriction of coronary arteries and dilation of peripheral blood vessels
Baroreceptors
pressure sensors that provide the main mechanism for controlling HR
can be found in internal carotid artery, aortic arch, and carotid sinus
- Increased BP results in parasympathetic stimulation, sympathetic inhibition, decreased HR and force of contraction, and decreased peripheral resistance
- Decreased BP results in sympathetic stimulation, increased heart rate, and vasoconstriction of peripheral blood vessels
* baroreceptors send info to the brain and the pNS/SNS peeps send signals based on that
Chemoreceptors
located in the carotid body and aortic body
Chemoreceptors respond to changes in blood chemicals, such as O2 and CO2, lactic acid, and H+
- increased CO2, Decreased O2, of decrease pH (aka elevated lactic acid) will all lead to INCREASED HR
- increased O2 will lead to DECREASED HR
Cardiac Response to body temp
Increased temperature will lead to increased heart rate
decreased temp will lead to decreased heart rate
Ways to assess Body Temperature
- Rectal and tympanic membrane (typically a bit higher than oral temp_
- Axillary temp (lower than oral temp)
Normal Adult Temp
Oral: 98.6
Rectal and Tympanic Membrane: 99.5
Axillary Temp 97.6
Peripheral Resistance
- increased resistance will result in i- increased blood volume and pressure
- decreased resistance will result in decreased arterial blood volume and pressure
What are important lab values for a cardio exam?
Troponin and Creatine Kinase-myocardial band
Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
- smoking
- Hypertension (>140/90)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Obesity
- Diabetes
What might Bilateral Peripheral edema indicate?
CHR, RV failure
Unilateral Peripheral Edema can indicate?
thrombophlebitis, lymphedema, DVT
Sites to take Pulse
- Radial (most common)
- Carotid
- Temporal
- Brachial
- Femoral
- Popliteral (hardest)
- dorsalis pedis
- post. tib
- apical pulse (5th intercostal space)
Grading Scale for Peripheral Pulse
0- Absent, not palpable
1+: diminished, barely palpable
2+ normal, easily palpable
3+ full pulse, increased strength
4+ bounding pulse
Compensatory Tachycardia
> 100 bpm
due to volume loss
Normal Respiratory Rates
Adults: 12-20
Child: 20-30
Newborn 30-40
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
An increase in HR >/= 30 BPM within 10 mins of standing
What are the 3 parameters that can be used to prescribe exercise intensity in general conditioning?
- Oxygen consumption AKA VO2 Max
- HRR: Heart Rate Reserve
- RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion shout out to Borg)
VO2 Max
Oxygen consumption
- most accurate method to prescribe exercise intensity
- mod intensity is 40-60% of VO2 max
- Mod to vigorous intensity is 60% of VO2 ma
Heart Rate Reserve (HRR)
HRR is the diff between your max heart rate and your resting heart rate
- allows you to monitor intensity during actual performance
* pts with severe pulmonary impairment will not be able to reach max HR before ventilators maximum
Karvonen Formula
Used to calculate target HR
MaxHR = 208-(0.7x age)
Target HR = MAXhr-RESThr X (DESIRED INTENSITY %) + RESTING HEART RATE
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Increases ventilation, improves gas exchange, decreases workload, facilitates relaxation, improves chest/abdominal wall mobility during inhalation
Can be used for Obstructive and Restrictive pulmonary diseases including secretions, high breathing rates, post/op/trauma.
Tactile cueing from PT onto subcostal angle can be used (inhale against the pressure)
Pursed Lip Breathing
Used to increase tidal volume, reduce respiratory rate, reduce dyspnea, and facilitates relaxation, improves gas exchange
Works bc of the positive pressure from pursed lips which prevents early airway collapse
USED FOR OBSTRUCTIVE DISEASES that experience dyspnea at rest
Pt inhales and blows out for 4-6s
Segmental Breathing
Improves ventilation to a hypoventilated segment, maintains/restores functional residual capacity, used for pleuritic incision or postttrauma that causes decreased movement in a portion of the thorax
- can help reduce risk of atelectasis
Stacked Breathing
The purpose of stacked breathing is to improve hypoventilation, decrease atelectasis, improve breathing coordination, and ineffective coughs
Stacked breathing is a series of deep breaths that build on top of each other until max volume is reached
Lateral Costal Breathing Purpose and Positioning
Lateral Costal Breathing can help with asymmetrical chest wall expansion AND relieve localized lung consolidation OR secretions
Patient is placed in sidelying with uninvolved side against the bed and arm of the involved side abducted over the head
(SMI)/Inspiratory Hold
Sustained Maximal Inspiration is used to increase inhaled volume and restore functional residual capacity
Typically used in acute situations + ineffective cough. Can prevent alveolar collapse
Pt inhales slowly through the nose or pursed lips to max inhalation and holds for 3 s before exhaling —> incentive spirometer can be used for this
Positioning for Dyspnea Relief
Have the pt lean forward with arms supported to allow accessory muscles to act on ribcage/thorax and increase expansion/inspiration
What are the 4 Lung Volumes?
- Tidal Volume (normal breath cycle) 500 mL
- Inspiratory Reserve Volume (air that can be forcibly inhaled after normal inhale TV) 3100 mL
- Expiratory Reserve Volume (air that can be forcibly exhaled after after normal expiration of TV) 1200 mL
- Residual Volume (1200 mL volume of air remaining in lungs after expiratory reserve volume is exhaled) : ALWAYS PRESENT
What are the 4 lung capacities?
- Total Lung Capacity (6,000mL): maximum amount of air that can fill the lungs (TLC= TV + IRV + ERV + RV)
- Vital Capacity (4800 mL): max amount of air that can be expired after full inhaling (80% of TLC)
- Inspiratory Capacity (3600 mL) max amount of air that can be inspired
Functional Residual Capacity (2400) amount of air remaining in the lungs after NORMAL expiration TV
Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
CBABE
- cystic fibrosis
- Bronchitis (chronic)
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)