CRPD Flashcards
a group of lung diseases characterized by a reduced ability of the lungs to expand, leading to decreased lung volume and impaired gas exchange
Chronic Restrictive Lung Disease (CRPD)
CRPD conditions
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Edema
Traumatic causes of Pneumothorax
Blunt
Penetrating
Iatrogenic causes of Pneumothorax
Transtracheal Aspiration
Lung Biopsy
Tube thoracostomy
Pathophysiology of Pneumothorax
Direct trauma to the chest wall causes rupture of an emphysematous bleb/bullae
Free air accumulates in the pleural cavity
Results in restriction of lung/s to expand due to the free air taking up space
A type of Pneumothorax where direct trauma or perforation of the chest wall leads to air entering the pleural space directly
through the hole in the chest
Open Pneumothorax
A type of Pneumothorax caused by rupture bleb/bullae, a previous pulmonary condition
Close Pneumothorax
A type of Pneumothorax that causes hypotension and contralateral mediastinal shift
Tension Pneumothorax
What type of trauma can be induced during scuba diving?
Pulmonary barotrauma
Clinical S/Sx of Pneumothorax
Dyspnea
Change in respiratory movements
Chest pain (sudden, sharp)
Weak PR
Decreased BP
Tx for Pneumothorax
Three-way valve
Chest tube (Thoracostomy valve)
Causes of Pneumothorax
Spontaneous
Traumatic
Subcategories of Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Primary: s underlying disease
Secondary: c underlying disease
A Tx for Pneumothorax that can be placed over the chest wound to allow air to escape from the pleural space but prevent air from entering, thereby helping to reverse the pressure imbalance.
Three-way valve
A Tx for Pneumothorax wherein a tube is inserted into the pleural space to drain air,
blood, or other fluids. This helps re-expand the collapsed lung by removing the air that has
accumulated.
Chest tube (Thoracostomy tube)
Increased accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity
Pleurisy/Pleuritis
Empyema is caused by
Infection of pleural fluid + pus formation
Causes of pleuritis
infection
injury
tumor
Clinical S/Sx of Pleuritis
Chest pain
Cough
Tachypnea
Dyspnea
Fever
Pain sensation of Pleuritis and site
Stabbing or knife-like pain that may radiate to the lower chest, abdomen, neck, upper trapz, and shoulder region
A type of pleural effusion that occurs due to increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased oncotic pressure.
Transudative pleural effusion
In what conditions can transudative pleural effusion be found?
CHF
Cirrhosis
Nephrotic syndrome
Pulmonary Edema
Hypoalbuminemia
A type of pleural effusion that occurs due to inflammation and increased capillary permeability.
Exudative pleural effusion
Conditions wherein exudative pleural effusion can be found.
Pneumonia
Cancer
TB
Viral infection
Pulmonary Edema
Protein and LDH levels in transudate pleural effusion
Low
Protein and LDH levels in exudative pleural effusion
High
Characteristics of fluids in Empyema/Pyothorax
Purulent
Characteristics of fluids in Chylothorax
Fluid contains lymph
Characteristics of fluids in Hemothorax
Sanguineous
Accumulation of blood within the pleural cavity
Hemothorax
Causes of hemothorax
Carcinomatous lesion or direct trauma to chest wall
A type of pleural effusion characterized by the accumulation of chyle
Chylothorax
the milky bodily fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats, or free fatty acids
Chyle
Accumulation of pus-filled fluid within the pleural cavity
Empyema (Pyothorax)
Seepage of fluid from the pulmonary vasculature into the interstitial spaces within the lung parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema
Cardiogenic causes Pulmonary Edema
Backflow of blood to the lungs from LV failure