Exam 3 Flashcards
In which layer of the bronchi are goblet and ciliated cells located?
Epithelial lining
Olfactory epithelium is innervated by which nerve?
Olfactory nerve CN I
T/F Acute pericarditis w/out effusion does not alter cardiac function.
True
Treatments for acute pericarditis?
ASA/NSAIDS Toradol Steroid for refractory CP
What is the chief support of the larynx?
The hyoid bone
How many alveoli are present at birth? By adulthood?
10-25 million at birth; 300 million by adulthood
What is contained in the anterior division of the mediastinum?
Thymus
*B/w sternum and pericardium*
Which two muscles adduct the arytenoids?
Lateral cricoarytenoid (which closes the glottis)
Transverse arytenoid (which only adducts arytenoids-no mention of glottic closure)
Define closing volume.
The volume at which small airways close or collapse. Ideally small airways stay open throughout an expiration, but in disease states, they close at high tidal volumes prior to the end of expiration. Obesity and COPD tend to have high CVs and therefore airway collapse early in expiration. Low closing volumes are desirable because it means less volume is required to keep them open and patent.
What is the dip and plateau?
This is seen in constrictive pericarditis and indicates the equalization of R and L side filling pressures ie diastolic pressure. The waveforms will have drastically different SBP but DBP are essentially same d/c inability to fill appropriately.
What is contained in the middle division of the mediastinum?
Heart
Distal trachea
Mainstem bronchi
Great vessel trunks
*Located b/w anterior and posterior division*
What separates the oropharynx from the nasopharynx?
Soft palate
Diagnostic factors of constrictive pericarditis? CXR, ECG, CATH
ECG not useful d/t minor changes ECHO will show abnormal motion and thickening of pericardium CXR size of lungs and heart may be normal CATH: elevated CVP, R & L side filing pressures near equal, and dip and plateau on pressure waveform
What is significant about the pyriform fossa?
Tendency to trap food and it is landmark for SLN blockade
What are the 2 functions of the alveolar-capillary membrane?
1) transport of respiratory gases
2) production of local & humoral substances
What is the last airway component NOT capable of gas exchange?
Terminal bronchioles
What designates the laryngopharynx or hypopharynx?
The epiglottis to the cricoid cartilage
C3-C6
Function and innervation of vocalis muscle?
Relaxes the cords
RLN
intrinsic muscles of the larynx functions? (3)
1) open vocal cords during inspiration
2) close cords & laryngeal inlet during deglutition
3) alter tension of cords during phonation
What does CN IX innervate?
Posterior 1/3 of tongue (taste & sensory), roof of pharynx, underside soft palate
Vallecula & superior surface of epiglottis
Most common cause of acute pericarditis?
Viral infection
What is ventricular discordance?
RV and LV pressure tracings show increased peak RV SBP during inspiration and reduced LV SBP; during expiration RV SBP is decreased and LV SBP is increased.
What are the 3 clinical manifestations of pericardial disease?
- Acute pericarditis 2. Constrictive pericarditis 3. Cardiac Tamponade
What is responsible for suspending the larynx from the hyoid bone?
The thyrohyoid membrane
Significance of laryngeal inlet?
Connects the pharynx to the larynx
False cords are also known as?
Vestibular ligament
What makes up the hilum? What is its significance?
The hilum of the lung is found on the medial aspect of each lung, and it is the only site of entrance or exit of structures associated with the lungs. *All conduits to the lung pass through the hilum*
- Mainstem bronchus
- Pulmonary artery & vein
- Bronchial arteries & veins
- Lymphatics
- Lymph nodes
- Pulmonary nerve plexuses
- Pulmonary ligament
Name the tonsils and their location.
LIngual (base of tongue)
Palatine (tonsilar fossa at boundary of oral cavity and oropharynx) T
ubal (behind Eustachian tube)
Pharyngeal (lateral walls of nasopharynx)
What is the surface for gas exchange of an alveolus?
60-80 m2
Stylopharyngeus muscle Fxn and innervation?
Assists folding of thyroid cartilage
Glossopharyngeal nerve
What is the only intrinsic muscle external to the larynx?
Cricothyroid
What is the ring of Waldeyer?
Circumferential ring of lymphatic tissue
Which bones form the septum?
Formed by ethmoid (perpendicular plate) ; vomer bones superiorly; vomeronasal ; nasal septal cartilages inferiorly
Epiglottis is conected to arytenoids by what 2 structures?
Aryepiglottic ligaments and folds
Which teeth #s are at highest risk for injury during intubation?
Top 7-10 and Bottom 23-26
What are the sensory nerves of the upper airway? (4)
Trigeminal (V)
Facial (VII)
Glossopharyngeal (IX)
Vagus (X)
What signifies the 1st generation in the lungs?
Right and left mainstem bronchi at the carina.
What does CN V (Trigeminal) innervate?
:
Divisions to mucous membranes of nose, hard & soft palate, anterior 2/3 tongue
At what rate is pleural fluid produced?
0.01-0.02 mL/kg/hr
Absorbed continously to maintain 0.1-0.2 mL/kg in body
Cricoid cartilage vertebral level in adults?
In kids?
C6 adults
C3-4 in kids
What is the epiglottis anchored/attached to?
Anchored to hyoid bone
Attached to body of thyroid cartilage by thyroepiglottic ligament (above vocal cords) & to base of tongue by glossoepiglottic folds
Distance from incisors to larynx?
13 cm
What is a broad definition of constrictive pericarditis?
Stiff and fibrous tissue encircles the heart and limits expansion during diastole
Thyroepiglottic Muscle fxn and innervation
Mucosal inversion of aryepiglottic folds
RLN innervates
Purpose of Type II cells?
Surfactant production mainly
Also modulate local electrolyte balance, enothelial and lymphatic cell function
3 Compartments of laryngeal cavity?
Supraglottic/Vestibule-b/w false and true cords
- False cords to tip of epiglottis; on each side is pyriform fossa
Laryngeal ventricles
- Area b/w false cords and true cords
Infraglottic -subglottic
- Below true cords and above beginning of trachea
What is the only unpaired inrinsic muscle of the larynx?
Transverse arytenoid
Unique ECG changes for acute pericarditis
4 stages: 1. ST elevation 2. ST normalizes 3. T wave inversion 4. T wave normalizes *CHANGES ARE USUALLY PRESENT IN ALL LEADS*
Thyrohyoid muscle fxn and innervation
Depresses the larynx
C1-C2
Hypoglossal nerve
What level vertebra is the carina?
T4-T5
What are two primary functions of the larynx?
- Protection “Watchdog of respiratory tract”
- Phonation
S/S of constrictive pericarditis
*Symptoms of RHF and tamponade* increased CVP, JVD, hepatic congestion, ascites, edema, equalization of RAP, RVEDP, PAOP, atrial dysrhythmias.
What type of cells are located in the mainstem bronchi?
Cuboidal epithelium
What will happen with unilateral injury to the RLN? Bilateral?
Unilateral: hoarseness
Bilateral: acute injury will see stridor, respiratory distress; with chronic injury you will see aphonia
Which nerve loops around the aortic arch?
Left Recurrent laryngeal
What are Pores of Kohn?
Small pores in alveoli allowing collateral gas flow between alveoli and a mechanism of relief from gas stagnation from airway closure.
RLN innervates 7 muscles. What are they?
Posterior cricoarytenoid
Lateral cricoarytenoid
Transverse arytenoid
Oblique arytenoid
Aryepiglottic
Vocalis
Thyroarytenoid
What are the layers that comprise the bronchi?
- Epithelial
- Smooth muscle
- Connective tissue
What designates/demarcates the orpharynx?
Soft palate to the tip of the epiglottis, anteriorly it is bound by the tonsillar pillars
Terminal bronchioles are defined as
<1 mm
Which nerve innervates the trachea?
The RLN of the Vagus
What is contained in the posterior division of the mediastinum?
Esophagus
Thoracic Aorta
Thoracic duct
*B/w vertebral column and posterior pericardium*