Respiratory Flashcards
Where is the central area for stimulation of inspiration
medulla- dorsal respiratory group
Where are the central chemoreceptors
Near ventral surface of the medulla
Anion Gap Equation
ANION GAP:
= Na – (Cl + HCO3) – 12
Normal anion gap = 12mmol/L +/- 2
Osmolar gap equation
OSMOLAR GAP: calculate if anion gap is increased and unclear cause
Difference in measured and calculated osmolality
Should be <10
Calculated osmolality =
(2xNa) +Glucose +Urea
Measured osmolality – calculated osmolality = Osmolar gap
Lung volume at which pulmonary vascular resistance is lowest
FRC
Definition of pulsus paradoxus
an inspiratory drop in blood pressure of 10mmHg or more during normal breathing
A-A Gradient equation
• PA02 = (Patm – Pwater)FiO2 – PaCO2/0.8
= 150 – PaCO2/0.8
• A-a gradient = PA02 – Pa02
= 150 – PaCO2/0.8 – PaO2
Indirect Bronchoprovocation drugs
Mannitol, adenosine monophosphate, eucapnic hyperventialtion
Direct Bronchoprovocation drugs
methacholine, histamine
Which histo subtype of malignant mesothelioma has the worst/best prognosis
Sarcomatoid - worst
Papillary mesothelioma -best
Mx of mesothelioma
Unresectable - Platinum +Pemetrexed
+/- bevacizumab
If progess on first line: Gemcitabine
Causes of Upper Lung Fibrosis
Upper lobe - Coal miners pneumoconiosis - Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)/ Histiocytosis - Ank Spond - Radiation - TB Silicosis/Sarcoidosis
Left shift in O2 curve
↓H+ (↑pH) and CO2 ↓Temperature ↓DPG-phosphate from metabolism COHb MetHb ↑HbF
Right shift in O2 curve
↑H+ (↓pH) and CO2 ↑Temperature ↑2-3 DPG-phosphate from metabolism Cyanide ↓HbF
Right shift in O2 curve
↑H+ (↓pH) and CO2 ↑Temperature ↑2-3 DPG-phosphate from metabolism Cyanide ↓HbF
Flow Volume loop: Flat bottom
Dynamic extrathoracic obstruction
Cause:
Structural or functional vocal fold abnormalities
Laryngomalacia
Tracheomalacia of the extrathoracic trachea
Flow Volume loop: Flat top
Dynamic intrathoracic obstruction
Cause:
Tracheomalacia of intrathoracic airway
Bronchogenic cysts
Malignant tracheal lesions
Flow Volume loop: Flat both top and bottom
Fixed obstruction
Cause:
Firm tracheal lesions (e.g. tracheal stenosis)
Extraluminal Tracheal Obstruction (goitre)
Flow Volume loop: Sawtooth
Cause:
OSA
NMD
Parkinsons
Methaemoglobinaemia
- Iron is in Fe3+ state rather than Fe2+, so reduced oxygen affinity for Hb while remaining O2 bound to normal Hb binds tighter (left shift)
- Can be congenital (eg. Haemoglobin M disease or acquired (eg. Dapsone)
- Cyanosis with normal PaO2.
- Treatment: methylene blue
Lights Criteria
- Pleural fluid protein/serum ratio >0.5
- Pleural fluid LDH/serum LDH ratio >0.6
- Pleural fluid LDH > 2/3 the upper limits of the laboratory’s normal serum LDH
Transudative pleural effusion
Serum: Pleural protein - >31g/L most likely transudative
If <31 g/L consider measuring albumin gradient (particularly if hepatic hydrothorax is likely)
• >12 g/L most likely transudate
• Ratio <0.6 the most sensitive for transudate
Mesothelioma malignancy markers
– Mesothelin, Fibulin 3; SMRP (Serum mesothelin related protein good for sarcomatoid mesothelioma), Calcretin
Pleural pH when testing for empyema
• Pleural pH is only reliable if checked within 1 hour of obtaining otherwise it begins to rise; pleural glucose <2.2 is just as sensitive as pH and can be stable for up to 24 hours
Management of pleural infection
IVABx
Drainage
Treatment Failure:
-Surgical: VATS/Thoracotomy
Not a surgical candidate:
-TPA and DNase
Mx of malignant pleural effusions:
- USS guided thoracocentesis
- If NO lung expansion:
- Survival >1 week Consider IPC
- Survival <1 week then palliate and consider repeat thoracocentesis - If Lung expansion occurs:
- IPC (indwelling pleural catheter - improved length of hospital stay, increased risk of infections)
- VATS pleurodesis
- Combo IPC and talc (increased rate of pleurodesis in 35 days)
Varenicline (Champix)
Partial agonist of nicotinic receptors
o Most effective monotherapy
o CIs: Pregnancy, psychiatric disease, CVD, reduce dose in renal disease, SEs: Nausea
Bupropion (Zyban)
o Antidepressent with uncertain mechanism
o CI: bipolar, seizures, pregnancy, MAO-I use
AAT Pathophysiology
• Emphysema thought to result from imbalance between neutrophil elastase (destroys elastin) and elastase inhibitor (AAT) – toxic loss of function
o Pathogenesis of liver disease is a “toxic gain of function” – accumulation of AAT within hepatocyte
CF PAthogenesis
• Pathogenesis – CFTR protein dysfunction: functions as cAMP-regulated Cl- channel (also other ions)
o Located on apical plasma membranes in lungs (regulates secretions)
CF Genetics
AR
Delta F508 mutation with deletion of phenylalanine at position 508
Kalydeco/Ivakaftor
Oral active inhibitor for G551d stop mutation in CF
Potentiates CFTR channel
Definition of classic CF
homozygous mutations or positive sweat test with >1 organ system affected
Non Classical CF Definition
Milder symptoms with either heterozygote or no mutations detected
ABPA diagnostic Criteria
Major Criteria:
o Clinical: Asthma
o Radiographic: Pulmonary opacities (transient or chronic); central bronchiectasis
o Immune: Eosinophilia; immediate skin reactivity to Aspergillus antigen; serum IgE > 1000 IU/ml
Minor Criteria
o Fungal elements in sputum; expectoration of brown plugs/flecks; delayed skin reactivity to fungal antigens
ABPA Mx
Steroids; Itraconazole as second line
ABPA XR
Finger in glove appearance
Sarcoid PFTs
Restrictive pattern, decreased DLCO
Pulm HTN Classification
o Group 1: PAH (eg. idiopathic, heritable (BMPR2, ALK1), drugs (eg. Amphetamines, IFN), CTD
o Group 2: Left heart disease (most common): Elevated LA pressure (mLAP >14mmHg)
o Group 3: Lung disease (+/- hyoxaemia) Eg. COPD, ILD
o Group 4: CTEPH - V/Q best screening test, special phase CTPA gold-standard
o Group 5 – Multifactorial - Eg. Chronic haemolytic anaemia, myeloproliferative disorders, sarcoid
STOP BANG Screening OSA
o Snoring, Tiredness, Observed apnea, Pressure (BP), BMI, Age, Neck circumference, Gender; Score 3 or more = 88-93% sensitivity
Diagnosis of OSA
Clinical diagnosis – AHI >5/hr plus 1 symptom or AHI of >15/hr
o Symptoms: fatigue, insomnia, PND, snoring, breathing interruptions HTN, mood disorder, cognitive dysfunction, CAD, stroke, CCF, AF, T2DM
• General consensus – AHI <5 is normal, 5-15 mild, 15-30 moderate and >30 severe
Strongest correlation with CVS events in OSA
oxygen desaturation index of 4% - number of times oxygen dips by 4% from baseline per hour of sleep
Mx OSA
o Weight loss can reduce severity of OSA and in some cases eliminate OSA altogether
Calorie counting, Very low energy diet, Bariatric intervention
o Positional treatment – efficacious in 25% of patients with OSA when laying on back
o Mandibular splint – For mild to moderate OSA; Brings lower jaw forward; 75% efficacious
o CPAP – Most effective Tx
RCT for severe OSA and CPAP use: NO improvement in CVS event rates (maybe reduces stroke rate, but post hoc analysis)
Reduced BP and actually increases weight due to reduced WOB
o Uvulolaryngopharyngeal plasty – Not usually done; only 40% undergoing this have resolution or major improvement in OSA
Cause of narcolepsy
Loss of neuropeptides (orexin A and B aka Hypocretin 1 and 2); ?Autoimmune component (Assoc with HLADQB1*06:02 in >90% of people with Type 1)
Diagnosis of narcolepsy
Multi-sleep latency test – Mean latency <8 minutes and 2 or more naps associated with REM sleep