TMC Pathophysiology Flashcards
Cystic Fibrosis Pulmonary Function Test
Decreased flow rates (FEV1, FEF 25-75%, and FEF200-1200)
Infiltrates in the shape of butterfly
Pulmonary edema
concave superior interface/Border
Pleural effusion
Cystic Fibrosis drug therapy
AEROSOL THERAPY-
Bronchodilator
Mucolytics (Dornase Alpha- Pulmozyme)
Corticosteroids (Advair, Flovent, Pulmicort)
INHALED ANTIBIOTICS
Tobramycin (TOBI)
Colistin
Amikacin
DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
Honeycomb pattern
ARDS/IRDS
Platelike infiltrates
Atelectasis
Fluid level on affected side
Pleural effusion
How do you treat Tuberculosis?
Antitubercular agents
Butterfly pattern
Pulmonary Edema
Cystic Fibrosis ABG
Mild to moderate stages: Acute Alveolar hyperventilation w hypoxemia
Severe stage: Chronic ventilatory failure with hypoxemia
COPD ABG
Compensated respiratory acidosis w/ hypoxemia and hypercapnea
Hyperlucency, hyperinflation, increased A-P diameter, flattened diaphragm
COPD
Diminished, crackles, wheezing
Hyperresonant or tympanic note
Meconium ileus as newborn
Recurrent respiratory infections
Failure to thrive
Cystic Fibrosis
Crowded pulmonary vessels
Atelectasis
Increased density from consolidation and atelectasis
Pneumonia
Tachypnea
Dyspnea on exertion
Pursed lip breathing
Use of accessory muscles of inspiration and expiration
Cough productive of large amount of thick purple tissue secretions
Cystic Fibrosis
Air bronchograms
Pneumonia
Blunting/obliteration of costrophrenic angle
Pleural effusion
COPD General Appearance
Barrel chest (increased A-P diameter)
Clubbing
Cyanosis
Chronic ventilatory failure
Chronic hypercapnea
Increased lung compliance
Loss of elastic recoil
Chronic CO2 retention
COPD
Crowded air bronchograms
Atelectasis