Final Flashcards
Chest X-Ray
Croup vs. Epiglottitis
Croup- Steeple Sign; Subglottic narrowing lower in the airway. Linear narrowing of trachea (wedge shaped)
Epiglottitis- Thumb Sign; Swollen epiglottis higher in the airway
Bronchiectasis
Irreversible dilation and disortion of bronchial tree
Result of airway obstruction, chronic infection, and extensive inflammation
Dilation due to destruction of bronchial cartilage elastic fibres, blood vessels and smooth muscle
Congenital condition in a small number of patients
Bronchiectasis and Secretions
Leads to insufficient airway secretion clerance due to inadequate ciliary activity
Poro bronchial toliet will increase the risk of infection
Croup Treatment
Supportive Care-Humidity, Oxygen, Corticosteroids, Dexamethasone, Recemic Epinephrine (1:1000 mg- 5 ml)
Try to have minimal diagnositic and handling
May lead to intubation if obstruction become serious
Other Name for Croup
Laryngotracheobronchitis
Croup Clinical Manifestation
Barking, seal like cough
Hoarse voice and stridor
Low to moderate fever and dehydration
Pediatric Signs of Impending Respiratory Failure
Increased work of breathing at rest with intercostal and substernal retractions
Increasing O2 requirements and lethargy are signs of impending respiratory failure
Epiglottitis Pathophysiology
Acute bacterial infection
Inflammation of supraglottic structure producing an enlagred cherry red epiglottis which can partially or completely obstruct airway
Age on onset: < 6 years of age
Primary Cause of Epiglottitis
Haemophilusinfluenzae Type B
Rarer due to vaccinations*: 95% reduction in cases
Non-Infectious Causes of Epiglottitis
Aspiration of hot liquid
Multiple intubations
Pathology of Foreign Body Aspiration
Distal areas will become atelectatic and increased shunt
Can lead to infection
What are the 2 types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Bochdalek Hernia
- Lateral and posterior defect
- Usually will occur in the left hemidiaphragm
- Most common
- Occurs 90% of the time
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Morgagni Hernia
- Medial and anterior
- Occurs on both sides
- Liver will prevent some up the upwards movement
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Pathophysiology
Lung Hypoplasia because it does not have enough room to properly develop
Decreased pulmonary vasculature (Pulmonary hypertension and decreased alveolar count)
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Chest X Ray
Loop and air in the thoracic cavity
Mediastinum will be pushed to the right
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Clinical Manifestations
- Significant respiratory distress at birth with severe hypoxia and acidosis
- Scaphoid Abdomen (Depressed Triagular shape)
- Barrel Chest
- Heart displaced to the opposite side of the hernia
- Increased PVR with a persistent shunt
- Worsening right to left shunt
Angioplasty
Can be done at the same time as a angiography if needed
A catheter will be floated through the artery and then the balloon is repeated inflated and deflated to flatten the plauqe againt the artery wall
If this is the only treament given then renstenosis may be needed later on
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Angiography
Gold standard for diagnosis CAD will evaluate the extent and location of blockages
Only test that indicate which treatment to use
A catheter is inserted into an artery (usually femoral) which is threaded up into coronary artery
Dye is injected at this point and fluoroscopy captures the image of the blood flow
B Blockers
HR and contraction of the heart will decrease = Decrease BP
Will block the effects of epinephrine causing vasodilation
These drugs will end in -olol
Not used for people with asthma
ACE Inhibitor
Will inhibit ACE enzyme = decrease production of angiotensin II
As a result, blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and blood pressure is reduced.
Ends in -pril
Coronary Artery Disease
Stenting
Will commonly be done at same time as angiography
The goal is to help prevent restenosis, or at least lengthen the time before restenosis occurs
Use of drug-impregnated stents reduces risk of restenosis.
What Are Most Myocardial Infarctions Caused by
Most MI’s are caused through a ruptured atherosclerotic plaque
The risk factors for the development of CAD are also risk factors for an MI
Myocardial Infarction
Pathophysiology
Myocardium is deprived of oxygen which leads to ischemia ► Areas of Injury ►Infarction
Reperfusion injury is also an important component of the pathophysiology.