Test 4 Flashcards
FRC:
2 primary physiologic functions
- determines point for resting ventilation
- determines O2 reserve
can this lung volume measurement to detect small airway diseases before symptoms appear
closing volume
sum of closing volume and residual volume
closing capacity
volume of gas in excess of RV at time when small airways in the dependent portions of the lungs close during maximal exhalation
-measured by breath nitrogen washout test
closing volume
volume below which small airways begin to close during expiration
closing volume
normal FEV 25-75% for healthy 70 kg male
4.7 L/sec
what does Maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) measure
endurance of ventilatory muscles
-indirectly reflects lung thoracic compliance & airway resistance
best ventilatory endurance test
MVV
avg MVV in young healthy adult
170 L/min
lower in females
dec with age (both sexes)
Collectively measures all factors that affect diffusion of gas across alveolar-capillary membrane
Carbon monoxide diffusion capacity
CO affinity for Hg in comparison to O2
CO 200x more affinity for Hg than O2
partial pressure of carbon monoxide in blood
nearly zero
DLCO is recorded in _______ @ STPD
DLCO is recorded in ml of CO/min/mmHg @ STPD
Person with normal hgb and V ̇/Q ̇ - main factor limiting diffusion is _____ _____ ______.
Person with normal hgb & V ̇/Q ̇ - main factor limiting diffusion is alveolar-capillary membrane
CO diffusion capacity: Avg value resting subjects single-breath method is ____ml CO/min/mm
CO diffusion capacity: Ave value resting subjects single-breath method is 25ml CO/min/mm
inc 2-3x w/ exercise
CO diffusion capacity
Influencing Factors:
- Hgb (direct relationship)
- alveolar pco2 (direct)
- supine position (inc DC)
- pulmonary capillary blood volume
CO Diffusing Cap:↓ in alveolar fibrosis asso with:
CO Diffusing Cap: ↓ in alveolar fibrosis asso with:
- sarcoidosis
- asbestosis
- berylliosis
- oxygen toxicity
- pulmonary edema
CO Diffusing Cap
↓ in COPD due to what 4 thing:
CO Diffusing Cap
↓ in COPD due to
- V ̇/Q ̇ mismatch
- ↓ alveolar surface area
- loss of capillary bed
- ↑ distance from terminal bronchiole to alveolar-capillary bed
chronic allergic type lung response that is caused by exposure to berilium and its compounds. occuptionalhazard in the 1950s, treatable but not curable
berylliosis
measurement of pulmonary volume over time
spirometry
exams performed to evaluate lung volumes along with inspiratory & expiratory flow of gas
Many of these measurements are derived from having patient breathe through a closed circuit with measurement of gas flow & composition
PFT
Change in absolute volume of IC parallels change in __.
VC
Balance of inward (lung) forces with & outward (chest wall) forces
FRC
2 primary functions of FRC
1) Determines point for resting ventilation
2) Determines oxygen reserve
2 reasons FRC important
1) Inflating an opened lung is easier than inflating deflated lung
2) Prevents major desaturation after exhalation
Factors affecting FRC
1) Body habitus
2) Sex
3) Posture
4) Lung disease
5) Diaphragmatic tone
Total amount of new air into respiratory passages each minute
Equal to TV x RR
Averages 6 L/min
Minute Resp Volume
Volume of gas in the lungs in excess of RV at the time when small airways in the depended portions of the lungs close during maximal exhalation, measured by:
single breath nitrogen washout test
FVC: Values ____ ml/kg associated with ↑ incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) – poor cough
FRC: Values < 15 ml/kg associated with ↑ incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) – poor cough
Most important is its comparison to patient’s FVC
Forced Expiratory Volume (FEVT)
Normally can expire ¾ of FVC in 1st sec
most commonly reported PFT
Normal values
FEV1
Normal value ≥ 75% FVC (FEV1/FVC ≥ 0.75)
- 0.5 sec - expire 50-60 %
- 1 sec - 75-80%
- 2 sec - 94%
- 3 sec - 97% (volume is @ least 80% of VC)
FEV1
Validity highly dependent on __ & __
FEV1
Validity highly dependent on cooperation & effort
Ave forced expiratory flow during middle half of FEV
(what test is this)
FEF 25-75%
FEF 25-75% test
aka
maximum mid-expiratory flow rate
FEF 25-75% test
Normal value is___ % of predicted
more reliable and reproducible than what PFT
FEF 25-75% test
Normal value is 100 ± 25 % of predicted
> Reliable & reproducible than FEV1/FVC
what test is this
- Largest volume of gas that can be breathed in 1 min voluntarily
- Breathe deeply & rapidly as possible for 10, 12, or 15 sec
- Results are extrapolated to 1 min
- Subject sets rate & moves > VT but < VC
- Measures endurance of ventilatory muscles
- Indirectly reflects lung-thorax compliance & airway resistance
Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV)
Flow generated during forced expiratory maneuver followed by forced inspiratory maneuver
Plotted against volume of gas expired
flow volume loop
flow volume loop:
_____ of loop most informative part
FVL
Configuration of loop most informative part
Flow volume loops
Zero point on x-axis is ___ ______
Lungs cannot empty due to __
Flow volume loops
Zero point on x-axis is full inspiration
Lungs cannot empty due to RV
Flow volume loops
Most important part is ____ flow (insp or exp)
Flow volume loops
Most important part is expiratory flow
Volume begins@ this point
Ends when loop reaches x-axis again
Flow volume loops:
Obstructive disease characterized by:
Flow volume loops:
Obstructive disease characterized by:
- reduced peak flow rates
- sloping of expiratory limb
Flow volume loops:
Restrictive disease characterized by:
Flow volume loops:
Restrictive disease characterized by:
- normal or heightened peak expiratory flows
- very narrow loop (reduced VC)
which type of restrictive disease?
Abnormal movement of intravascular fluid into interstitium & alveoli
Due to ↑ PVR from LVF, fluid overload, or ↑ pulm cap permeability
EX: pulmonary edema, aspiration pneumonia, & ARDS
acute intrinsic
which type of restrictive disease?
Diseases with pulmonary fibrosis
EX: IPF, radiation injury, cytotoxic and noncytotoxic drug exposute, oxygen toxicity, autoimmune disorders, sarcoidosis
chronic intrinsic
which type of restrictive disease?
Disorders that inhibit lung expansion
EX: flail chest, pneumothorax, pleural effusions,
Limit chest-expansion: ascites, obesity, pregnancy, skeletal & neuromuscular disorders
chronic extrinsic
Supine position ↓ FRC __ % in healthy person
worse in sick pt
GA decreases this further by
Supine position ↓ FRC 10-15%
GA another 5-10%
ventilator settings (tv and RR)
reduce risk of barotrauma
lower TV
inc RR
FRC restores after ___ hrs postop
FRC restores after 12 hr postop
American Thoracic Society & European Respiratory Society “’preventable and treatable disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. The airflow limitation is usually progressive and is associated with an abnormal inflammatory response of the lungs to noxious particles or gases…” defines what disease
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Which obstructive disease:
Destruction of parenchyma leading to loss of surface area, elastic recoil & structural support
Emphysem’er
Which obstructive disease:
Narrowing of small airways by inflammation and mucous production
Chronic bronchitis
Which obstructive disease?
- Numerous chronic conditions
- Not mutually exclusive
- May precede emphysema & chronic bronchitis
Peripheral airways disease
dominant clinical feature of obstructive disease
impaired expiratory airflow
condition of the lung characterized by abnormal permanent enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole, accompanied by destruction of their walls and without obvious fibrosis
emphysema
Changes are irreversible
subclass of ephysema: 2 with definitions
- Centrilobular: dilation affects respiratory bronchioles upper lobes
- Panlobular: tissue destruction is widespread, involves acinus (16-17th gen)
4 primary alterations in pulmonary function of emphysema
4 primary alterations in pulmonary function
- ↑ in size acini
- Consolidation of alveoli
- V/Q mismatch
- Loss of alveolar walls
What obstructive disease?
Chronic or recurring excess mucous secretion on most days for at least 3 months of the year for at least 2 successive years
Critical element: airway obstruction of expiratory airflow
Chronic bronchitis
What obstructive disease?
Inflammation of all terminal & respiratory bronchioles, fibrosis, narrowing of airway walls, & goblet cell metaplasia
EX: sarcoidosis, Wegener granulomatosis, mineral dust-associated airways disease, disease from exposure to fumes and toxins, and bronchocentric granulomatosis
Peripheral airway disease
now list tell me about peripheral airway disease?
characteristics:
Peripheral airway disease:
- Inflammation of all terminal & respiratory bronchioles, fibrosis, narrowing of airway walls, & goblet cell metaplasia
now tell me more about peripheral airway disease?
give examples:
- sarcoidosis
- Wegener granulomatosis
- mineral dust-associated airways disease
- disease from exposure to fumes and toxins
- bronchocentric granulomatosis
Principal factor for development of COPD
smoking
environmental effects - minimal
some due to imbalance btw protease vs antiprotease activity
Dominant feature: COPD
why is FEV1 reduced?
Progressive airflow obstruction
↓ FEV1
- 1) decrease of intrinsic size of bronchial lumen
- 2) increase in collapsibility of bronchial walls
- 3) decrease in elastic recoil of lungs
COPD: Airway narrowing primarily due to:
COPD: Airway narrowing primarily due to thickening of airway walls
(not due to inc muscle tone like in asthma)
Major difference btw asthma and COPd:
Airway hyperreactivity affects which airways segments primarily in COPD:
Airway hyperreactivity affects small airways more than large (in COPD)