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Which organs does CF particularly affect?

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Pancreas
Lungs
Intestines
Reproductive System

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How many babies are born with CF?

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1 in 2500

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How many people in the UK have CF?

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9,000

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What is CF characterised by?

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The abnormal transport of Cl- ions across the epithelium leading to thick, sticky, viscous secretion

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What gene is mutated in CF?

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F508

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What protein is affected in CF?

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CFTR Protein

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What does the CFTR protein do in physiology?

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Transports Cl- in to the lumen dragging water with it

Hydrating secretions

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In CF what happens to the CFTR protein?

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It doesn’t work
Water isn’t dragged into the lumen
This makes secretions thick

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What does thick secretions lead to?

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Pathogenesis in various organs and systems

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What is Type 1 respiratory failure?

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Decreased PaO2 only

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What is Type 2 respiratory failure?

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Decreased PaO2

Increased PaCO2

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What are the early stage CF symptoms?

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Incessant coughing
Large volume of phlegm production
Shortness of breath

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What are the later stage CF symptoms?

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Haemoptysis

Pneumothorax

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Why is the thick mucous in CF ineffectively cleared?

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Because their is a poor mucocilliary beating

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What does poor clearing of mucous lead to?

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Bacterial infection
Recurrent inflammation
Infection causing structural changes to the lung

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Patients with CF get alot of bacterial infections what does the type of infection they acquire depend on?

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Age

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What does pseudomonas aeruginosa reduce life expectancy to?

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From 39 to 28

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Where is pseudomonas aeruginosa acquired from?

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The environment

Other CF patients

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How does pseudomonas aeruginosa affect the lungs?

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Causes a rapid decline in lung function

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Once colonized what does pseudomonas aeruginosa do?

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Undergoes mucoid change

Forms a biofilm, which protects the bacteria from the hosts defense system

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Why does pseudomonas aeruginosa form a film?

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To protect itself from the hosts immune system/response

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Is staphylococcus aureus a common bacteria that affects CF patients?

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Yes

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How is CF diagnosed?

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By a sweat test

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What is type 1 respiratory failure?

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When there is decreased PaO2 ONLY

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What is type 2 respiratory failure?
Decreased PaO2 and increased PaCO2
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What are the early stage symptoms of CF?
Incessant coughing Large volume of phlegm production Shortness of breath (dypsnoea)
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What are the later stage symptoms of CF?
Haemoptysis - this is commonly associated with infections of the respiratory tract Pneumothorax
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What is the last resort treatment for CF?
Double lung transplant
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When is double lung transplant called upon for CF?
``` When: FEV1 < 30% predicted Significant weight loss Hypoxia even at rest Recurrent worsening sepsis Worsening quality of life If without surgery their prognosis is <2 years ```
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What % of CF patients die whilst on the waiting list for transplant?
30-40%
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On what chromosome if the F508 gene located on?
Chromosome 7
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When is lung transplant considered for a CF patient?
``` When FEV1<30% predicted Significant weight loss There is hypoxia even at rest Recurrent worsening sepsis Worsening quality of life If their prognosis without surgery is <2 years to live ```
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Under what circumstances does a CF patient not qualify for transplantation surgery?
Other organ failure e.g liver, kidney Malignancy Drug, alcohol smoking dependency Active systemic infection M.Abscessus - terrible prognosis but cannot have surgery
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What other organs are affected by CF?
``` Pancreas Liver Fertility Bones Endocrine ```
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What does the pancreas produce?
Strong destructive enzymes
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How does CF affect the pancreas?
The thickening of secretions can lead the pancreatic duct to becoming blocked
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What do persistent respiratory infections cause?
A negative feedback cycle
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What does poor clearance of mucous lead to?
Increased bacterial infection
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What does the colonization of pseudomonas aeruginosa increase with?
Age | Over 80% colonized over 26 years of age
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What is the treatment or recurrent respiratory tract infection in CF patients?
Treat early and aggressively with antibiotics
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Which bacterial infections should be given oral antibiotics?
Staph Haemophilus Pneumococcus
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Which bacterial infections should be given IV antibiotics?
Pseudomonas Stenotrophomonas Burkholderia
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What 3 questions are asked at a multidisciplinary meeting prior to a patient being put on the transplant waiting list?
Is the condition bad enough? Is the rest of the body good enough? Does the patient actually want this?
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What does the blocking of the pancreatic duct lead to?
``` Pancreatitis Pancreatic cysts Scarring Malabsorption Malnutrition ```
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How does CF affect the intestines?
Poor intestinal secretion can lead to harm | Immovable faeces which causes constipation and distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
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What duct can CF block in the liver?
Bile duct
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What does the blockage of the bile duct lead to?
Lead to liver scarring | Cirrhosis
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What is the 3rd most common death associated with CF?
Liver disease
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Which cells produce insulin?
Islets of Langerhans
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What does Islets of Langerhan cells produce?
Insulin
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What can CF do to the pancreas?
Damage the cells that produce insulin | Leading to a unique type of diabetes known as cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFDR)
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What % of CF males are infertile?
95%
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How does CF cause infertility in males?
Blocks the ducts that connect the testes to the ejaculatory ducts
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What is ICSI?
Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection
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Describe the process of ICSI?
Sperm is injected directly into the egg 3 attempts are given on the NHS 2-3 year waiting list
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What is the success rate of ICSI?
25% success rate per cycle
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What should be taken into consideration when CF patients are wanting children?
The partner should be screened as to if a carrier That the mother is at optimum health That the father will still be alive to raise the child
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Be aware of the danger of prolonging life rather than extending death
Their can be a fine line
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Give examples of the disciplines involved in the care of CF patients
``` Consultants CF nurses Dietician Physiotherapists Pharmacist Micro-biologist Ward staff Phycologist Diabetic team GI team X-ray staff GP Obstetricians Ect... ```

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