Chapter 12 Flashcards
What is acinus
Distal to terminal bronchiole, alveolar duct/alveoli
What do type 2 pneumocytes do
Surfactant and repair
What is Atelectasis
Collapsed lung
What happens to the lung and tissues during atelectasis
Pulmonary arteries to pulmonary veins lead to tissue hypoxia
What is resorption atelectasis and what is a common cause
Obstruction creating an inability for air to reach distal airways and the alveoli collapse caused mostly by mucopurulent plug
What happens in compression atelectasis
The pleural cavity fills with edema, blood or air
What is pleural effusion and what is it associated with
“Fluid around the lungs (hydrothorax) during compression atelectasis MC from CHF
What are the two causes of compression atelectasis
Pleural effusion and pneumothorax
What can cause pneumothorax
Ches wall injury such as stab/penetration wound
What happens in contraction atelectasis
Scarring of the lungs
What two forms of contraction atelectasis are there (i.e. what two scarring types)
Interstitial or pleural fibrosis
What happens due to contraction atelectasis
Decreased expansion/distention limiting alveolar opening and eventual collapse
What causes acute respiratory distress syndrome and what happens
Severe trauma preventing gas exchange = hypoxemia = hypoxia
Is ARDS life threatening
Yes
Why is ARDS life threatening
Alveolar edema and tachypnea
What type of look is associated with ARDS on a slide of lung tissue
Pink homogenous and glassy
What is indicative of obstructive lung disease
Decreased expiratory flow rate (wheezing)
What is indicative of restrictive lung disease
Decreased forced vital capacity, normal expiration rate
What happens in emphysema
Destroyed alveolar septa
What are 3 things that cause emphysema
1) enlarged acini
2) inflammation ( increase proteases and decrease anti-proteases)
3) morphologic Dx (destruction)
Inflammation causes emphysema why?
Neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes damage alveoli due to ROS
What are the 2 types of emphysema and which is MC
Centriacinar(MC) and panacinar