Pulm Flashcards
Respiratory Distress, Neuro impairment (confusion), upper body petechial rash (thrombocytopenia)
Fat Emboli (long bone fracture)…microvascular occlusion
Acute Onset Resp failure, bilateral lung opacities, decreased Pa02/Fi02
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Causes of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Trauma, Sepsis, Shock, Gastric Aspiration, Acute Pancreatitis, Uremia
Intra-alveolar hyaline membranes
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Initial damage from Neutrophils, coag cascade, and free radicals
Normal value in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PCWP!!!
due to protein exudate into alveoli due to increased alveolar capillary permeability (so you basically have protein fluid build up in alveoli and so 02 doesnt go through. so its an example of a shunt)
Non cardiogenic pulmonary edema vs cardiogenic
noncardio: normal PCWP
cardiogenic: increased PCWP
Lung compliance in ARDS
decreased
Sudden onset dyspnea, chest pain, tachypnea with leg swelling
Pulmonary Embolism
FATBAT = Types of PE’s
Fat, Air, Thrombus, Bacteria, Amniotic Fluid, Tumor
V/Q mismatch: Hypoxemia and Respiratory Alkalosis
PE (my impulse is Respiratory Acidosis because CO2 doesnt get it out. this is wrong)
Respiratory Alkalosis in PE
PE causes hypoperfusion of affected pulm parenchyma -> redist. of pulm blood flow and V/Q mismatch -> intrapulmonary R-L shunting -> Hypoxemia
Normal A-a gradient hypoxemia
High Altitude, Hypoventilation (opiods/narcotics)
V/Q mismatch causes
COPD, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Hyptertension, Asthma
Increased A-a gradient
V/Q mismatch, Diffusion Limitation (fibrosis), R-L shunt.
Note: Diffusion limitation i.e. fibrosis DOES RESPOND to 100% 02.
Shunt does NOT respond to 100% 02
CF (sweat glands)
Decreased NaCl absorption = hypertonic sweat
CF (respiratory and gastric glands)
Decreased Cl secretion =
increased Na and H20 absorption =>
Dehydrated (thick) mucus and negative transepithelial potential (i.e. nasal mucosal surface)
CF path
Auto Rec.
Decreased H20 in epithelial secretions = thick viscous mucus =
1. chronic airway obstruction, impaired respiratory bacteria clearance (CHRONIC PRODUCTIVE COUGH)
2. GI maldigestion/absorption (STEATORHHEA)
CF clinical features
Chronic Productive Cough
Steatorrhea and FTT
Recurrent Sinopulmonary Infections/Sinusitis (Pseudomonas and Staph Aureus)
Male Infertility (BILAT ABSENCE OF VAS DEFERENS)
Normal CFTR f(x) - Sweat glands
Sweat Glands: CFTR (CL- channel) absorbs Cl-, and also activates ENaC (Na channel) to increase Na reabsorption
Normal CFTR f(x) - Respiratory and Gastric Glands
Resp/Gastric Glands: CFTR (CL- channel) secretes Cl-, and limit ENaC (Na channel) from absorbing Na
CFTR Mneumonic
ClENaC Sap GRsi
Pneumothorax clinical signs
- Unilat chest pain and dyspnea
- unilat chest expansion
- Hyperresonance
- decreased Tactile Fremitus
- decreased breath sounds
Rupture of apical (subpleural) blebs. Tall, thin young male
Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
ATP-Gated Cl- Channel
CFTR
In CF, the misfolded PROTEIN retained in RER. Misfolded so abnormal post-translational modification.
Last two features to disappear (conducting/respiratory zone)
Cilia and Smooth muscle –> Respiratory Bronchioles
Cartilage and goblet cells extend to end of ____
bronchi
Type 1 pneumocytes are _____ cells
squamous
Type 2 pneumocytes are ______ cells
cuboidal
F(x) of Lamellar bodies?
Store and transport Surfactant
Conducting zone
Pseudostrat ciliated columnar
Warm, Humidify, and Filter air
End of Terminal Bronchiole
Respiratory Zone
Respiratory bronchioles = Cuboidal
Alveoli = Squamous
R or L Left has fewer lobes?
Left has Less Lobes
Aspirate to which lobe?
AspiRate to R Lobe (angle is less oblique)
Standing: lower Inferior R Lobe
Supine: superior Inferior R Lobe
Diaphragm structures (which level)
T8: IVC
T10: Esophagus, Vagus
T12: Aorta, Thoracic Duct, Azygous Vein
I Ate - 10 Egg Vites - ATA 12
Vital Capacity
TLC - RV
Tidal Volume + IRV + ERV
Max V that can be expired after a max inspiration
Volume of gas present in lungs after a maximal inspiration
Total Lung Capacity
Physiologic Dead Space
Anatomic Dead Space (Respiratory Zone) + Alveolar Dead Space
Apex of lung = biggest contributor of alveolar dead space (poor perfusion)
V of inspired air that doesn’t participate in gas exchange
Minute Ventilation vs Alveolar Ventilation equation
Minute = Tidal Volume x Resp Rate Alveolar = (Tidal V - Dead space) x Resp Rate
Pressures at FRC
Airway and alveolar P = 0
Intrapleural = -5
Explain Fetal Hb higher 02 affinity
lower affinity for 2,3-BPG (stabilizes Taut)
Drugs that Cause this:
Fe2+ —> Fe3+ (methemoglobin)
Nitrites and benzocaine
Methemoglobin
Has increased affinity for Cyanide.
Induced methemoglobinemia using nitrites + thiosulfate to treat Cyanide Poisoning
Chocolate-colored blood + Cyanosis
Methemoglobinemia