Quiz 9 Anesthesia for Thoracic Procedures Flashcards
What is high risk of pulmonary function criteria:
- FVC < 50%
- FEV < 2L
- FEV1/FVC < 50 %
- RV/TLC > 50 %
- Diffusing capacity < 50 % predicted
- PaCO2 > 45 mmHg
What are the restrictive INTRINSIC parameters of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and RV/TLC:
- FVC - Decreased
- FEV1 - Normal
- FEV1/FVC - Normal
- RV/TLC - Noraml
What are the restrictive EXTRINSIC parameters of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and RV/TLC:
- FVC - Decrease
- FEV1 - Normal
- FEV1/FVC - Normal
- RV/TLC - Increased
What are the OBSTRUCTIVE asthma parameters of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and RV/TLC:
- FVC - Normal
- FEV1 - Decrease
- FEV1/FVC - Decrease
- RV/TLC - Increased
What are the OBSTRUCTIVE bronchitis parameters of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and RV/TLC:
- FVC - Normal
- FEV1 - Decrease
- FEV1/FVC - Decrease
- RV/TLC - Increased
What are the OBSTRUCTIVE emphysema parameters of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, and RV/TLC:
- FVC - Normal
- FEV1 - Decrease
- FEV1/FVC - Decrease
- RV/TLC - Increased
What are the clinical S/S of Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Ventricular Hypertrophy, and Cor Pulmonary
- Prominent neck veins
- Prominent neck A and V waves on EKG
- Prominent left parasternal heave and rocking motion synchronous with heartbeat may be noted
- Auscultate: pulmonary component of 2nd heart sounds increases
- High pitched, early systolic ejection click
- Systolic ejection murmur
- R sided atrial S4 gallop indicating increased RVEDP
- Mid diastolic R sided S3 gallop, usually clear evidence of impaired RV function Differentiated: gallops increased in intensity with inspiration
- Early diastolic pulmonary regurg murmur and functional impair secondary to dilation of PA root
- Right heart failure with chronic dependent edema, large tender liver, ascites, dilated distended neck veins
What does a CXR show in Pulmonary hypertension?
- Main pulmonary vessels dilated
- Characteristic of COPD with hyperinflated lungs, low flat diaphragm
- Evidence of RVH; clockwise cardiac rotation, loss of air space behind the sternum on a lateral view
What are the contributors of Left dysfunction contributors;
- Hypoxia, hypercarbia, acidosis
- CAD/valvular disease
- Systemic hypertension
- Ventricular interdependence
- Alterations in intrathoracic pressure
What are the preparation of patient for surgery with pulmonary hypertension:
Patient education
- Stop smoking
- breathing exercises/mucolytics & experctorants
- Bronchodilation
- Weight reduction
What kinds of meds are used for bronchodilation for a pateint with pulmonary hypertension?
- Aminophylline
- Cromolyn sodium
- Parasympatholytics
- Sympathomimetics
What are the intraoperative goals for pulmonary hypertension?
- minimize anesthesia time
- Control secretions
- Prevent aspiration
- Bronchodilation
- Intermittent hyperinflation
What are the post op goals for pulmonary hypertension?
- Continue preoperative measures
- Mobilize secretions
- Early ambulation
- Cough and deep breathing
- Analgesia
What is a sympathomimetic?
-Beta agonists that increase formation of cyclic-AMP = bronchodilation
What are some names of sympathomimetics?
- Metaproterenol
- Albuterol
- Terbutaline
What do Parasympatholytics do?
-decrease intracellular levels of cyclic-GMP, which modulate bronchoconstriction
What are some names of parasympatholytics?
- Atropine
- Ipratropium Bromide
What do Phosphodiesterase inhibitors do?
-inhibit enzymatic breakdown of Cyclic-AMP, which increases cellular levels
Give the name of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
-Aminophylline
What is the therapeutic blood levels, Loading dose, and Continous infusion dose of aminophylline?
- Blood levels = 5-20 ucg/ml
- Loading dose = 5-7 mg/kg infused over 20 min
- Continous infusion 0.5-0.7 mg/kg/hour
What does Steroid do in the lungs?
-reduce mucosal edema and suppress inflammation
What steroid is the choice for pulmonary hypertension?
Beclomethasone
What does cromolyn sodium do in the lungs:
Mast cell stabilizer preventing degranulation and release of histamine
What is digitalis good for?
Useful with left sided failure (CHF) or supraventricular dysrhythmias with rapid ventricular response.
What are the clinical application of a patient in a position of supine and prone?
- Cardiac
- Mediastinal
- Major liver/vascular trauma
- Pericardial tamponade
- Lung biopsy
What are the clinical application of a patient just in prone postion?
-Anytime there is a desire to prevent flooding to tracheobronchial tree during procedures (TB, pulmonary abscess)
What are the clinical applications of a patient in lateral decubitus position?
- Standard thoracotomy position
- Improves exposure in certain cardiothoracic, vascular, or gastroesophageal procedures
Lateral decubitus position, awake and spontaneously breathing: More or less zone 1? More or less zone 2 & 3?
Awake Lateral Decub - Less zone 1 and more zone 2, 3.
A spontaneously breathing pt is in lateral decub position. Is ventilation & perfusion better to the dependent or independent lung?
Dependent lung
What is the diaphragm like in the awake pt in lateral decub?
Diaphragm on dependent side is pushed higher and stretched tighter