Respiratory Flashcards
Where do cartilage and goblet cells, psuedostratified cilia, smooth muscle extend to?
cartilage and goblet cells: end of bronchi
psuedostratified cilia, SM: terminal bronchioles
Type 1 vs Type II pneumocytes
Type I: squamous, thin, gas exchange
Type II: surfactant
What is surfactant made of?
Lecthins, dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine
When does the lung begin to produce surfactant?
35 wks
What nerve, nerve roots supply diaphragm?
phrenic nerve; C3, 4, 5
What levels do IVC, esophagus, aorta perforate diaphragm?
T8: IVC
T10: esophagus
T12: aortic hiatus
What is IRV?
Air that can still be breathed in after normal breath
What is typical TV?
500ml
What is ERV?
Air that can still be breathed out after normal breath
What is IC?
IRV+TV
What is FRC?
RV+ERV
What is RV
Air in lung after maximal respiration; cannot be measured on spirometry
what is VC
TV+IRV+ERV; maximum volume gas expired after maximal inspiration
Formula for physiologic dead space
Vd=Vt-PaCO2-PECO2/PaCO2
What is equation, normal value for alveolar ventillation?
normal- 3500ml
VA=(Vt-Vd)xRR
How do T and R forms of Hb differ in affinity for O2
T (taut)- low affinity, tissues
R(relaxed)- high affinity, respiratory tract
Explain how cyanide is treated (and relation to Hb)
1) Nitrites oxidize Hb to methemoglobin, bind cyanide
2) thiosulfate binds cyanide, excreted by kidney
What is methemoglobin? How treat?
Oxidized (Ferric, Fe3+) Hb- lower O2 affinity
treat with methylene blue
Formula for O2 content of blood
1.39xHbxSatO2+0.003xPO2
What is resistance and compliance of pulmonary circulation?
Low resistance, high compliance