Pulmonary System Introduction Week 3 Lecture Flashcards
Note: short deck due to more detailed coverage of all material in immediately later lectures.
1
Q
What are the components of the pulmonary system that we examine and try to maintain/control during anesthesia?
A
- Physiological mechanics of breathing
- Respiratory and pulmonary volumes
- Gas exchange
- Respiratory drive
2
Q
What are four broad categories of problems we face with the pulmonary system under anesthesia?
A
- Ventilatory management of patient as their pulmonary reactions become ablated with anesthesia
- Pulmonary pathophysiology
- Obstructions to airways (esp in sleep apnea)
- Impact of obesity on pulmonary system
