Chapter 27 - Alteration In Pulmonary Function Flashcards
Ventilation
Movement of air in and out of lungs
Oxygenation
Loading oxygen molecules onto. Hemoglobin
Respiration
O2 and co2 exchange of alveoli and systemic capillaries
Perfusion
Delivery of blood to a capillary bed in tissue
Dyspnea
Breathlessness
-subjective
-work of breathing is greater than actual result
Signs of dyspnea
-flaring of nostrils
-use of accessory muscles
-head bobbing in children
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Pulmonary condition that wakes you up gasping for breath in the middle of the night
Sputum
Color provides information about progression of disease
-microscopic appearance allows microorganism identity
Hemoptysis
Coughing up blood (usually indicates infection of inflammation of bronchiole)
-if severe can indicate cancer
Normal breathing
Rhythmic and effortless
-includes short expiratory pause with each breath
Sighs
1.5 to 2 times normal tidal volume
Abnormal breathing patterns
Patterns of breathing automatically adjust to minimize WOB
Purpose of sigh
-twice tidal volume, 10 times per hour
-help maintain normal breathing
-equals out oxygen consumption and CO2 expulsion
Hyperpnea: kussmaul respiration
Occurs with strenuous exercise
-inc ventilation rate and tidal volume
-no pause
Cheyne stokes respiration
Alternating deep and shallow breathing
-periods of apnea
Periods of apnea
15 to 60 seconds
-followed by inc volume ventilations
-eventually returned to normal, triggering another period of apnea
Cause for cheyne stokes
Reduced blood flow to brain
-reduced brain impulses to respiratory center
Both of what can be determined by blood gases
Hypoventilation and hyperventilation
Hypoventilation
Inadequate ventilation
Hypoventilation issue
Co2 removal doesn’t keep up with co2 production
Hypoventilation result
Hypercapnia
-inc co2 in blood stream
Hyperventilation
Alveolar ventilation exceeding needs
Hyperventilation issue
Removal of more co2 than is produced
Hyperventilation result
Hypocapnia
-reduced co2 in blood stream
Cyanosis
-bluish discolouration of skin
Cause of cyanosis
develops when 5 grams of hemoglobin is desaturated
Cyanosis is not evident until is is severe =
Insensitive indicator of respiratory failure
Peripheral cyanosis
Poor circulation in fingers and toes due to peripheral vasoconstriction
-best seen in nail beds
Central cyanosis
Decreased arterial oxidation (low PaO2) from pulmonary disease
-best detected in buccal mucosa membranes and lips
Clubbing
Bulbous formations at end of fingertips and toes
Clubbing is from
Diseases that disrupt pulmonary circulation causing hypoxemia
-rarely reversible
Pain from pulmonary disorders
-where is it located
-what sound does it make
Almost always localized in chest wall
-can be pinpointed by unique sound called pleural friction rub
Pleural friction rub
Pleural walls rub together due to reduced fluid in pleural cavity
Pain can be reproduced by
Pressing on sternum or ribs
Hypercapnia
Increased co2 in blood
-caused by Hypoventilation of alveoli
-increased PaCO2
Hypoventilation causes
-decreased drive to breath
-depression of respiratory center
-disease to medulla oblong at a
Effects of Hypoventilation
-electrolyte imbalances
-dysrhythmia
-in severe cases comatose
Hypoventilation is often overlooked, why?
It can appear normal
-it is important then to obtain blood gases to confirm
Hypoxemia
Decreased PaO2 in arterial blood
What are the two possible causes of hypoxemia
- Related to issues with delivery of O2 to alveoli and delivery to lung
- Thickening of alveolar membrane or destruction of alveoli
Diffusion of O2 from alveoli to blood is dependant upon two factors
- Amount of air entering alveoli
- Amount of blood perfusion capillaries around alveoli
What is the most common cause of hypoxemia
Abnormal ventilation/perfusion ratio
(V/Q)
V=
Ventilation
Q=
Amount of blood perfusion capillaries around alveoli
Shunt
Normal perfusion but Inadequate ventilation
-blocked, collapsed alveolus
Alveolar dead space
Normal ventilation but inadequate perfusion
Shunt causes
Very low V/A
-hypoxemia
Alveolar dead space causes
High V/Q
-hypoxemia
Acute respiratory failure: levels of PaO2
Is less than 60 mmHg
(TX = supplemental oxygen)
Acute respiratory failure: levels of PaCO2
Is greater than 50
(TX = ventilatory support)
Acute respiratory failure: pH levels
Less than or equal to 7.25
Normal pH
7.40
Acute respiratory failure is a potential complication of
Any major surgical procedure
How to prevent Acute respiratory failure:
Frequent turning and position changes
-deep breathing exercises
-early ambulating
CWR or chest wall restrictions (cause)
Deformity
-obesity, neuromuscular disease
CWR or chest wall restrictions (result)
Increased work of breathing
-usually decrease in tidal volume
CWR or chest wall restrictions (surgical/injury complications)
Can cause such pain that causes Hypoventilation
CWR:
Decreased tidal volume, increased breathing rate, can lead to respiratory failure
Flail chest
Fracture of consecutive ribs with or without sternum damage
Result of flail chest
Chest wall instability = paradoxical movement of chest when breathing
Paradoxical breathing (inspiration)
Unstable portion of chest wall moves inward
-normal movement would be outward
Paradoxical breathing expiration
Portion moves outward
-normal movement would be inward
PaO2 rule of thumb for normal ventilation
80-100 mmHg
Severe hypoxemia PaO2 levels
<40 mmHG
Pneumothorax (cause and result)
Air or gas in pleural space
-due to rupture to visceral pleural
-lungs tend to collapse
Pleural effusion
Fluid in pleural space
-can be blood or lymph
How do you diagnosis a pleural effusion
-chest xray
-thoracentesis (needle aspiration)