Pulmonary Flashcards
What is the length of cough typically in Acute Bronchitis
1-3 weeks
Typical sxs associated with acute bronchitis (4)
Purulent sputum
Wheezing
Rhonchi
URI sxs
Management acute bronchitis
Supportive care; usually resolved in 1-3 weeks
What cells are effected in influenza ;; transmission?
Ciliated cells of the respiratory tract ; decreasing ciliary resistance ; infection spreads to lower respiratory tract
Transmission = respiratory droplets
3 sxs associated with the Flu
Myalgia
Fever
Cough
What are CXR findings in influenza
Bilateral
Or
Reticulonodular opacities
+/- consolidation
Flu management pearls
Osletamivir is drug of choice given with 48-72 hours of sxs onset
[protects agains flu A and flu B]
Rimantidine is another option
[protects only against flu A]
Who is at highest risk of complications from the flu? (3) ;; what bacterial infection can coincide
Pregnant
Less tha 2 years
Elderly > 65 yrs
Staph A and Strep P
Who should receive the flu vaccine
Everyone over the age of 6 months
The flu live vaccine should not be used in what populations (4)
-People age less than 2 or over 49
-Age 2-17 receiving ASA therapy
-Pregnant patients
-If received antivirals in the last 48 hours
5 typical bacteria involved in CAPNA
1 Strep Pneumo
Staph A
Haemophilios Influ.
Klebsiella
Pseudomonas Aerginosa
3 Atypical Bacteria in CAPNA
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Legionella
chlamydiae pneumoniae
What is the difference in onset for atypical vs typical influenza ;; key sxs differences
Atypical = insidious ; non productive cough
Typical = sudden ;pleuritic chest pain
What is tactile fremitus in CAPNA and percussion does what?
Increased
Dull to percussion
3 positive lab findings in CAPNA
LEUKOCYTOSIS with a. LEFT SHIFT
Elevated procalcitonin
Could have positive blood culture
What does the gram stain look like in strep pnuemoniae
gram positive cocci in pairs ;; lancet shaped
What does the gram stain look like in atypical CAPNA
Not present. No stain.
4 things important about Legionella PNA
PNA sxs + Diarrhea
Hyponatremia
Urine antigen assay testing
Staph A can present with what CXR finding?
Cavitary legions
General management for CAPNA without and with comorbids
Without = Macrolide, Amoxicillin, Doxycycline
With = Augmentin, Cephalexin + Azithromycin
-Resp FQs
CURB 65 score criteria
0-1 HOME TREATMENT
2-3 CLOSE OP / OR ADMISSION
3-5 [30 day mortality 22%] SEVERE ADMISSION
What type of flu vaccine is recommend in sickle cell patients
PCV15 and PCV20
What is another name for pleural effusion
Parapnuemonic effusion
What is the definition of HAPNA ; and VAP?
Within 48 hrs of admission
VAPNA develops within 48-72 hours of intubation
What is the antibiotic of choice in positive abscess aspiration PNA
Ampicillin-Sulbactam or Augmentin
Most common cause of PNA in HIV with CD4 less than what?
PJP PNA ; also same in organ transplant folks
Less than 200
What will be present for PJP on CXR and CT Scan
CXR = Diffuse bilateral infiltrate
CT Scan = Ground Glass appearance
What is the management and prophylaxis for PJP PNA
Management = BACTRIM
Proph = BACTRIM ; if CD4 count less than 200
Management and Prophylaxis for PJP PNA
M = Bactrim
P = Bactrim
What are extra pulmonary diseases assoicated with TB (3)
Meningitis Osteomyelitis , Potts Disease
What is the gold standards dx of choice for TB
Acid Fast Bacilli Stain and Culture
Active TB management
RIPE x 2months
Rifampin Isonazid x 4months
What do we need to know about Side effects of RIPE therapy ?
R= red urine
I = peripheral neuropathies, give B6 pyridoxine
P = [mild joint pain]
E = can cause color blindness
How do you screen vs diagnose TB?
Screen - TST skin test, IGTA blood test
Dx - Positive screen + Positive CXR and Sputum
What do we need to know about TB positive skin testing
Measures transverse diameter of induration
[not erythema]
General positive values of TB based on risk
5 = HIV, Recent Contact, Immune suppressed
10 = High prevalence country in the last 5 years , less 90% ideal body weight, compromised, IV Drug users
15 = Healthy folks
What is the most common malignant pulmonary nodule
Adenocarcinoma
What is the most common benign pulmonary nodule
Granuloma
What is the next step if you see a positive pulmonary nodule on CXR
Low dose CT without contrast; then Biopsy
What is the recommendation for low and high cancer risk patients with pulm nodule 6-8 mm ?
Low < 5% = CT at 6-12 mo’s then 18-24 mo’s
High >65% = CT at 6-12 mo’s then 18-24 mo’s
2 common characteristics of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
Starts centrally
Hypercalcemia common
What is the patho associated with superior vena cava syndrome and scc lung cancer
Obstruction of blood return to the heart by invasion compression or thrombosis of the superior vena cava
-Facial Plethora
-Distended Neck Veins
PNP syndromes associated with Small Cell Cancer
SIADH
Cushings
Carcinoid = flushing diarrhea
Eaton Lambert Syndrome
SVC Syndrome
PNP syndromes associated with Squamous Cell Cancer
High PTH - Hypercalcemia
Horner Syndrome
Pancoast Tumor
PNP syndromes associated with adenocarcinoma
Pulmonary osteoarthropathy
Marantic endocarditis
PNP syndromes associated with Large Cell Cancer
SVC Syndrome
Gynecomastia
Centrally located abnormal CXR concerning for cancer should be evaluated by? (3)
Sputum cytology
Bronchothoracic Bx
Transthoracic Bx
Peripherally located abnormal CXR concerning for cancer should be evaluated by? (3)
CT Transthoracic Bx
Thoracoscopy
Thoracotomy
USPTF for Lung Cancer Screening
20 pack year history and currently smoke or have quite in the last 15 years
Age 50-80
What cells are increased in chronic bronchitis
Goblet cells
Definition of chronic bronchitis
Chronic productive cough for longer the 3 months in at least 2 consecutive years
What type of wheeze is assoc with chronic bronchitis
Expiratory
Gold standard PFT findings associated with chronic bronchitis
Dec FEV1 and FEV1/FVC Ratio less 0.7
NML to increased TLC ; increased residual volume
NML diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide DLCO
What happens to alveoli in emphysema
Loss of elastic recoil and decreased surface area
4 risk factors for emphysema
Alpha 1 antitrypsin Def.
Asthma
Occupational exposure
Smoking
3 findings common in alpha 1 antitrypsin def.
Emphysema + Hepatitis + Vasculitis
Talk about what an emphysematic patient looks like
Pursed lips
Barrel chest [AP diameter increase]
Hyperrersonance
Gold standard PFTS found in emphysema
Reduced Ratio less than 0.7
NML to increased TLC, RV
REDUCED DLCO
Dont forget to prescribe your patients what for COPD?
Smoking cessation!!
When should you give antibiotics in COPD patients
Increased sputum ; Dyspnea or if mechanically ventilated
Pathophysiology and example of TRANSUDATIVE effusion
Imbalance of hydrostatic and oncotic pressures
-Heart Failure
-Cirrhosis
Pathophysiology and example of EXUDATIVE effusion
Increased capillary permeability, decreased lymphatic drainage
-Malignancy
-Infection
-Pulmonary Embolism
EXUDATIVE serum LDH is likely what
Elevated ; greater .6 and elevated 2/3 UPLN Serum LDH
What types of CXR are helpful with pleural effusion
Lateral decubitus
Upright
CXR best for pleural effusion imaging
Lateral decubitus
Upright
Thoracentesis insertion site for pleural effusion
1-2 intercostal spaces below the effusion
5-10 cm lateral to the spine
Definitive mangement of pleural effusion
Pleurodesis or indwelling pleural catheter
Management of pleural effusion less than 15% of chest diameter
Supplement O2 and monitor with serial chest X-ray
Management of PTX greater than 15% of chest diameter?
High concentration o2
Chest tube
Serial chest X-rays
What is virchows triad ; and for what>
Hypercoagable , stasis , endothelial injury
For PE
Remember what 4 factors for determining PE probability
HR > 100 bpm
Previous DVT
Immobilized 3 days or surgery in the last 4 weeks
Hemoptysis
++ malignancy [you know this]
What age folks can be PERCed out for PE? What can they not be taking?
Age less than 50
Exogenous estrogen