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Respiratory center is in the _
Medulla Oblongata and Pons control _ and _ of inspiration and expiration
Central chemoreceptors are located in the _ and respond to chemical changes in the _, which result from chemical changes in the blood
Receptors respond to a change in _ and send a message to the _ to change depth and rate to correct the imbalance
Peripheral chemoreceptors are located in _ _ and _ and respond first to changes in _, then to _ and _
Respiratory center is in the BRAIN
Medulla Oblongata and Pons control RATE and RHYTHM of inspiration and expiration
Central chemoreceptors are located in the MEDULLA and respond to chemical changes in the CEREBROSPINAL FLUID (CSF), which result from chemical changes in the blood
Receptors respond to a change in pH and send a message to the LUNGS to change depth and rate to correct the imbalance
Peripheral chemoreceptors are located in AORTIC ARCH and CAROTID and respond first to changes in PaO2, then to PaCO2 and pH
_ occurs when connective tissue encircles the airways, thus keeping them open during inspiration and expiration
Emphysema
Increased airway resistance occurs with what conditions:
asthma - bronchial smooth mcl contacts
chronic bronchitis - mucosa thickens
tumor, mucous plug, foreign body - airway obstruction
emphysema - loss of elasticity
Compliance is the ease that the _ can _ under pressure
It is the elasticity and expandability of the _ and _ structures
Compliance is the ease that the LUNGS can EXPAND under pressure
It is the elasticity and expandability of the LUNGS and THORACIC structures
Increased compliance occurs if the lungs have lost _ _ over-distended and in _.
Increased compliance occurs if the lungs have lost elastic recoil over-distended and in emphysema.
Decreased compliance occurs when the lungs are _, thus requiring greater _ requirement
P
H
O
P
P
A
P
A
Decreased compliance occurs when the lungs are stiff, thus requiring greater energy requirement
Pneumothorax
Hemothorax
Morbid Obesity
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Edema
Atelectasis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
ARDS
LUNG VOLUMES
Tidal volume:
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
VT/VT
volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath
500mL or 5-10mL/kg
TV may not vary, even with severe disease
LUNG VOLUMES:
Inspiratory reserve volume
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
IRV
max volume of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation
3000mL
no significance
LUNG VOLUMES
Expiratory reserve volume
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
ERV
max volume of air that can be exhaled forcibly after normal exhale
1100mL
decreased with restricive conditions, such as obesity, ascites, preg
LUNG VOLUMES
residual volume
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
RV
volume of air remaining in lungs after maximum exhale
1200mL
residual vloume may be increased with obstructive diseases
LUNG CAPACITIES
Vital capacity
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
VC
max volume of air exhaled from the point of maximum inspiration (VC=TV+IRV+ERV)
4600mL
a decrease in vital capacity may be found in neuromuscular disease, fatigue, atelectasis, pulmonary edema, COPD, obese
LUNG CAPACITIES
inspiratory capacity
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
IC
max volume of air inahaled after normal expiration (IC=TV+IRV)
3500mL
a decrease in inspiratory capacity may indicate restrictive disease and obese
LUNG CAPACITIES
functional residual capacity
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
FRC
volume of air remaining in lungs after a normal expiration (FRC=ERV+RV)
2300mL
functional residual capacity may be increased with COPD and decreased in ARDS and obese
LUNG CAPACITIES
Total lung capacity
Symbol:
Description
Normal Value
Significance
TLC
volume of air in lungs after max inspiration (TLC=TV+IRV+ERV+RV)
5800mL
may decrease with restrictive disease.
Atmosphere oxygen is _%
Normal PaO2= _-_mmHg
Normal PaCO2= _-_ mmHg
21%
80-100 mmHg
35-45
Low V/Q ratio is called a
High V/Q ratio is called a
Without ventilation and perfusion, it is called a
shunt
dead space
silent unit
In V/Q ratio mismatch, arterial _ will rise but _ will decrease.
PaCO2 will rise
ETCO2 (end tital CO2) will decrease → the sensor doesn’t sense the CO2 since there is no CO2 exchanging with O2
Shunting:
Blood flow without _.
Also known as High or Low V/Q
What is happening in alveoli?
Main diseases
blood flow without oxygenation/ When perfusion exceeds ventilation
Low V/Q
blockage or plug/fluids
atelectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, mucus plug, tumor, (her mandatory video says pneumothorax but lists pneumothorax as silent unit)
Dead space:
Good _ without _ flow.
Also known as High or Low V/Q
What is happening in alveoli?
Main diseases
good oxygenation without blood flow/ ventilation exceeds perfusion
High V/Q
alveoli are perfect but there is an impairment with blood flow to alveoli
Diseases:
cardiogenic shock/other shocks→cant pump/ not enough blood volume
PE/ air/fat emboli →cuts off supply
hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstrict → narrow lumin, increased resistance, decreased blood flow
pulmonary infarction
Silent unit:
Absence of both _ and _
What is happening in alveoli/blood?
Main diseases
Absence of both VENTILATION and PERFUSION
DOUBLE blockage in alveoli and blood flow
pneumothorax, severe ARDS
Stridor is common in airway blockage and post _.
extubation
Cough:
Is a reflex that protects the _.
Lungs
Sputum causes:
purulent:
thin mucoid:
pink tinges:
pink frothy:
bacteria
viral bronchitis
lung tumor
pulmonary edema
Hemoptysis is the:
common causes:
Expectoration of blood from respiratory tract
infection, carcinoma, abnormal blood vessels/arteries, PE
Respiratory disease risk factors:
atypical immune response - asthma
Pollutants - smoking, gas
genetics
infection - flu, pneumonia
obese
lung disease personal and FHx
Assessment findings for respiratory disease/conditions:
_ of fingers
Found in what conditions (5)
_ is a risk for someone with IBS
CLUBBING of fingers
lung disease
congenital heart
chronic lung disease
lung cancer
endocarditis with IBS
Assessment findings for respiratory disease/conditions:
Cyanosis
Early or late indicator of _.
_ pt rarely have cyanosis
Cyanosis is not a reliable indicator for _
Where to assess central cyanosis
Where to assess peripheral cyanosis
Late indicator for hypoxia
Anemic
Hypoxia
central- lips/tongue
peripheral-finger,toes, earlobe
Assessment findings for respiratory disease/conditions:
Nose and sinuses
inspect for:
What is transillumination? What does it mean if light doesn’t pass?
symmetry, color, bleeding, tender
passing a light though bony area. No light?→ filled with fluid/puss
Assessment findings for respiratory disease/conditions:
Trachea
Place _ and _ finger on either side of trachea
Normally located _.
_ or _ may displace the trachea
thumb and index finger
midline
Pneumothorax or pleural effusion
Assessment findings for respiratory disease/conditions:
Barrel chest
Occurs with over _ of the _.
Hallmark sign of _.
over INFLATION of the LUNGS
emphysema (she said “emphysema and COPD” lol)
Assessment findings for respiratory disease/conditions:
Accessory muscles
list a few accessory muscles (inspiratory and expiratory)
_ flaring
sternocleidomastoid, scalene, trapezius - Inspiration
abdominal and intercostal - expiration
NASAL flaring
Tactile fremitus describe chest wall _.
Fremitus is more pronounced in women or men due to _ voice. Increased on _ side where large bronchi are closest to chest wall and decreased or absent on _ chest which overlies the heart.
Ask patient to repeat what phrases as you move down the thorax?
Detect _ with _ surface of hands or _ surface of extended hands.
Tactile fremitus describe chest wall vibrations
Fremitus is more pronounced in men due to deeper voice. Increased on right side where large bronchi are closest to chest wall and decreased or absent on anterior chest which overlies the heart
Ask patient to repeat “99” or “one, one, one” as you move down the thorax
Detect vibrations with palmar surface of hands or ulnar surface of extended hands
In tactile fremitus:
_ does NOT conduct sound well
This means that:
Patients with _ will have almost NO tactile fremitus
Patients with _ with have INCREASED fremitus over affected lobe.
Air does not conduct sound well
Patients with emphysema will have almost no tactile fremitus,
Patients with pneumonia with have increased fremitus over affected lobe
Hypoventilation vs bradypnea
Hypo: shallow, irregular
Brady: shower than normal rate with normal depth and rate
Cheyne stokes
Biot’s respiration
Obstructive
Cheyne: rate and depth of breathing increase then decrease until apnea (20 sec)
Biot: periods of normal breathing (3-4) then apnea (ataxic breathing)
Obstructive: prolonged expiratory
Characteristics of percussion sounds and common example:
Flatness - example
Dullness - example
Resonance - example
Hyper resonance -example
Tympany - example
Flat - pleural effusion
Dull - pneumonia
resonance - chronic bronchitis
hyperresonance - emphysema, pneumothorax
tympany - large pneumothorax
Location of these breath sounds:
Vesicular
Bronchovesicular
bronchial
Tracheal
Vesicular - all of lungs except upper sternum and between scapulae
Bronchovesicular - 1st and 2nd intercost anterior and between scapulae
bronchial - manubrium (1st part of sternum) (hard to hear)
Tracheal - over trachea lol
CRACKLES:
Crackles in general: popping sound. Associated with what 2 main conditions.
Coarse crackles: harsh, moist, associated with what type of disease (umbrella term)
Fine crackles: soft, high pitch, like hair rubbing together. Associated with what two conditions and what two condition has fine crackles in early inspiration?
HF, pulmonary fibrosis
obstructive pulmonary disease
interstitial pneumonia, restrictive pulmonary disease (fibrosis),
Inspiration: bronchitis, pneumonia
WHEEZE:
wheeze in general: musical, high pitch. Associated with what conditions?
Rhonchi: deep, low pitch rumbling/snoring, associated with what conditions?
narrowed airway/partially obstructed, chronic bronchitis/bronchiectasis
secretions, tumor, tracheobronchial passage
FRICTION RUB
pleural friction rub: low pitch rubbing/grating like leather/fingers rubbing. Causes?
inflammation, loss of lubricating pleural fluid.
STRIDOR
musical sound over neck. Causes?
narrow of upper respiratory track. Immediate interventions.
For all invasive procedures, the nurse must ensure that _ has been obtained (bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and etc…)
CONSENT
ETCO2 is measured on the bedside monitor for patients who are _, have a _ adapter and who are undergoing light _.
This is a more accurate predictor of respiratory status than SaO2 as it provides _ information about changes in _ and _.
ETCO2 is measured on the bedside monitor for patients who are VENTILATED, have a NC adapter and who are undergoing light SEDATION.
This is a more accurate predictor of respiratory status than SaO2 as it provides IMMEDIATE information about changes in VENTILATION and PERFUSION.
Pulse oximetry is _ an accurate predictor if patients are hypothermic, septic, hemodynamically unstable, is wearing nail polish or in a patient with dark skin pigment.
NOT
Pulmonary function test (PFTs) are used to assess extent of _.
ABG/VBG assess ability to provide adequate _ and remove _, and for kidneys to regulate _ and maintain normal _.
Assess ability to provide adequate O2 and remove CO2
Ability of kidneys to regulate Bicarbonate and maintain normal pH
Computed Tomography (CT)
Shows contrasts between: _, _ , and _
Shows contrasts between bone, soft tissues and air
MRI helps diagnose _ and stage _.
contraindications to MRI:
PE and stage CA
Contraindications: Morbid obesity, claustrophobia, agitation, implanted metal
Fluroscopy:
Live x-ray to camera or video to assist in _ of lung masses or nodules
Removal
Pulmonary angiography uses what to visualize pulmonary vessels?
CONTRAST
Bronchoscopy
can be used to inspect the larynx, trachea, and bronchi and to remove _ or _ bodies.
MUCUS
FOREIGN BODY
ETCO2:
ETCO2 will be impacted by _ and _.
ETCO2 is a _-by-_ reflection of _ status
Provides an assessment of _, _, and _
Changes color from _ to _ if CO2 is detected
ETCO2 will be impacted by circulation and airway
ETCO2 is a breath-by-breath reflection of ventilation status
Provides an assessment of airway, breathing, and circulation
Changes color from purple to yellow if CO2 is detected
SpO2 measures _
ETCO2 measures _
Identifies respiratory _ and _ complications before clinical observation
Oxygenation
Ventilation
Identifies respiratory depression and airway complications before clinical observation
Normal range of ETCO2 is _-_ mmHg.
SAME AS PaCO2
35-45 mmHg
What conditions cause a change in VENTILATION?
Asthma, COPD, airway edema, foreign body obstruction, stroke
What conditions cause a change in DIFFUSION?
Pulmonary edema, alveolar damage, carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke inhalation
What conditions cause a change in perfusion
Shock, PE, cardiac arrest, severe arrhythmia
Hyperventilation or Hypoventilation → RR ^ and EtCO2 v
Hyperventilation or Hypoventilation → RR v and EtCO2 ^
Hyperventilation → RR ^ and EtCO2 v
Hypoventilation → RR v and EtCO2 ^
Narcotic antagonist → _
IV: how many mg and at what frequency?
Rapid reversal may cause _ and _.
Benzo antagonist → _
how many mg and at what frequency? what is the max dose?
May induce _ in pt with a history of it.
Narcotics: nalaxone, 0.2-0.4 mg q 2-3min prn,
Nausea, HTN
Benzo: Flumanzenil (Romazicon), 0.2mg q1min max 1mg.
Seizures
Nalaxone:
Dose and frequency:
Onset:
Duration:
Repeat dose when?
0.2-0.4mg q 2-3min
1-2min
30-60/30-80min
1-2h
Flumanzenil:
Dose and frequency:
Onset:
Duration:
Repeat dose when?
0.2mg q1min for 1mg max
1-3min
30-60/40-80
20min
ATELECTASIS:
Manifests as: SOB, cough, and sputum production, tachycardia, tachypnea, pleural pain, central cyanosis
Increased work of _ and decrease arterial _
Diminished _ sounds and _ are heard.
Manifests as: SOB, cough, and sputum production, tachycardia, tachypnea, pleural pain, central cyanosis
Increased work of BREATHING and decrease arterial O2
Diminished BREATH sounds and CRACKLES are heard.
ATELECTASIS
Can also occur due to _ pressure on lung tissue
Such as in:
P_ E_
P
H
Can also occur due to increased pressure on lung tissue
Pleural effusion (fluid)
Pneumothorax (air)
Hemothorax (blood)
In preventing atalectasis,
What does ICOUGH stand for?
IS
Coughing & deep breathing
oral care
understanding (pt education)
OOB to chair x3 daily
HOB > 30º
When pt is using IS, what position should they be in?
What should they be doing after each session of IS?
How many breaths and at what frequency (hours)
Semi-Fowler or an upright position
Cough after each session/ splint if post op
10 breaths q1hour when awake
Types of chest physiotherapy:
P_ D_ is when secretions drain from bronchioles into bronchi or trachea then is suctioned out or _ out.
Drainage is performed _-_ times daily prior to _ to reduce N/V and _.
Postural drainage
coughed
2-3 times daily
meals
aspiration
Pneumonia
What are the 4 types of acquired pneumonia:
C
H
H
V
What is another kind of pneumonia not aquired?
CAP - community or 2 days in hospital, increases with age
HCAP - non hospitalized pt who has been in:
hospital for 2 days
lives in SNF
sx, wounds, chemo
Hemodialysis
home infusion therapy
family with MDRO (multi drug resist organis)
HAP: Pneumonia occurs 48h of admission
VAP: pneumonia occurs 48h after ETT
Aspiration pneumonia
Pneumonia nursing intervention:
Medications:
A
A
A
D
Interventions other than Meds:
Antibio
Antipyretic
antitussive
decongestant
Fluids
Respiratory Tx
BR
O2
Deep breath/Cough
nutrition
Risk factors for Pneumonia:
DM
HF
Alch/smoking
COPD(influenzae)
CF (pseudomon, staph)
influenza(staph)
immobility
no cough reflex
AIDS (pneumocystis, PCP)
Clinical manifestations for Pneumonia:
chills
fever
pleuric pain that worses with deep breathing/cough
tachypnea, SOB, accessory mcl use
sore throat, nasal congestion, orthopnea
Complications from Pneumonia
Shock
Respiratory failure
Pleural effusion
Prevention and treatment for pneumonia
Prevention: pneumonia vacc for 65<
Antibio
supportive if viral
O2
mechanical ventilation if needed
SARCOIDOSIS
Type of interstitial lung disease that presents between _-_ years old
Results in _ and formation of a noninfectious _
Results in low lung _, _ and reduced lung _
Type of interstitial lung disease that presents between 20-40 years old
Results in inflammation and formation of a noninfectious granuloma
Results in low lung compliance, fibrosis and reduced lung volumes
SARCOIDOSIS
S/sx include:
Confirmed by _
Corticosteroids may help reduce _, taper dose after _ months.
What med can be used if steroids can not be reduced?
Dyspnea, cough, hemoptysis and congestion, Anorexia, fatigue, weight loss, joint pain, fever - granulomatous lesions of skin, liver, kidney, spleen and CNS
Biopsy
Corticosteroids may help reduce inflammation, taper dose after 12 months
methotrexate
PLEURISY
Pleuritic pain from irritated pleura is _ and seems to “_” on INSPIRATION OR EXPIRATION,
Common phrase heard:
sharp
catch on inspiration
“stabbed by a knife”
Interventions for PLEURISY
Lay on _ side to splint chest wall, limits _ and contraction, reduces _.
Splint with pillow when _ to reduce pain
Lay on affected side to splint chest wall, limits expansion and contraction, reduces friction
Splint with pillow when coughing to reduce pain
In PLEURISY:
What worsens pain?
Where does pain usually occur?
Deep breathing, coughing and sneezing worsens pain.
Pain typically occurs on one side
PLEURAL EFFUSION
Fluid collection in _ space, between parietal and visceral pleurae.
_ may be needed to removed fluid
_ is thick, purulent fluid collection in the pleural space often caused by _.
Pleural
Thoracentesis
Empyema, bacteria
In empyema:
S/sx?
What kinds of procedures?
how many weeks of antibiotics?
Fever, night sweats, pleural pain, cough, dyspnea, weight loss. (infection)
thoracentesis, chest tube, wedge resectio
406 weeks of Abx
PLEURAL EFFUSION
Pleural space has _-_ mL of fluid normally
Fluid accumulates as a complication of: (what conditions)
H_ F_
T_
P_
P_
V_
Effusion can be (characteristics)
C_
B_
P_
S/sx for pneumonia
Malignancy causes _ when laying flat and _.
Pleural space has 5-15 mL of fluid normally
Fluid accumulates as a complication of HF, TB, pneumonia, PE, viral infections
Effusion can be clear, bloody or purulent
Pneumonia causes fever, chills, and pleuritic pain
Malignancy causes dyspnea when flat and coughing
PLEURAL EFFUSION
Clinical manifestation (changes in lung)
What diagnostics to confirm fluid presence?
Diminished or absent breath sounds, decreased fremitus, dull and flat sound on percussion
CXR, CT and thoracentesis confirm fluid presence
PLEURAL EFFUSION
Treat the _ and prevent fluid _
Relieve _ and respiratory _
Malignancy will cause _ to reoccur in a few _ or _.
Nurse helps with _ for procedure and offers _ (emotional)
Treat cause and prevent fluid re-accumulation
Relieve pain and respiratory compromise
Malignancy will cause fluid to reoccur in a few days or weeks
Nurse helps with positioning for procedure and offers support
Acute Respiratory Failure
ARF is characterized by a (↑ or ↓) in PaO2 (<_) and (↑ or ↓) in PaCO2 (>_), and a pH of <_.
What is hypercapnia.
•Decrease in arterial O2 < 60 mmHg and increase in CO2 > 50mm Hg (hypercapnia) and arterial pH < 7.35 (acidosis)
Acute vs Chronic respiratory failure
Can chronic pt become acute?
•Chronic respiratory failure progresses over time or has persisted after an acute event (COPD is chronic and will be discussed later)
•Chronic pts can develop an acute event (acute on chronic or a COPD exacerbation)
An acute failure arises when _ and _ are impaired
This can be caused by:
•An acute failure arises when ventilation and perfusion is impaired
•Drug overdose, head trauma, infection, hemorrhage, OSA, neuromuscular (Guillain-Barre, ALS, spinal cord trauma), musculoskeletal (e.g., chest trauma)
WORD BANK: ARDS, HF, COPD, PE, ANESTHESIA, SEDATION, DECREASED REPIRATORY DRIVE
Which of the conditions cause
Oxygenation failure
Ventilation failure
Oxygen: •ARDS, HF, COPD, PE
Ventilation:•ARDS, Anesthesia, sedation, decreased respiratory drive
Severe form of ARDS is brought on by a severe _ process that leads to sudden and progressive pulmonary _, diffuse alveolar _, bilateral _ (seen on XR), _ that is unresponsive to O2 therapy regardless of PEEP applied.
Severe form of ARDS is brought on by a severe inflammatory process that leads to sudden and progressive pulmonary edema, diffuse alveolar damage, bilateral infiltrates (seen on XR), hypoxemia that is unresponsive to O2 therapy regardless of PEEP applied.
ARF/ARDS
Reduced lung _.
Can occur from:
Mortality rate is 28-56%.
_ with _ shock is a major cause of death.
Reduced lung compliance.
Can occur from sepsis, smoke inhalation, drug overdose, metabolic disorders, trauma, surgery.
Mortality rate is 28-56%.
MODS with septic shock is a major cause of death.
ARF/ARDS
Changes in the lungs: _/_ mismatch, alveoli _ due to _ process, extra _, loss of _, narrowed _, reduced _ exchange due to _.
V/Q mismatch, alveoli collapse due to inflammatory process, extra fluid, loss of surfactant, narrowed airways, reduced gas exchange due to shunting.
ARF
EARLY SIGNS:
Restlessness
Fatigue
Headache
Dyspnea
Tachycardia
Air hunger
Accessory muscle use
Elevated blood pressure
ARF
LATE SIGNS:
Confusion
Lethargy
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Central cyanosis
Diaphoresis
Endotracheal intubation:
which is more common and less traumatic: oral or nasal?
Position laryngoscope how many cm above carina
confirm placement with _.
For extubation: what 3 things to check for?
C_ L_
S_
B_
Oral
2cm
CXRAY
Cuff leak
stridor
breathing (work of breathing)
Tracheostomy:
Used to bypass _ airway _.
Used for short term or longterm?
Prevents _ in paralyzed/unconscious pt
Replaces _. (what kind of temporary airway support)
How soon should this procedure be done?
Where is this procedure done?
Where is the opening in the trachea?
Upper airway obstruction
Longterm
aspiration
ETT
EMERGENCY/asap
OR, ICU beside, bronch suite
2/3erd tracheal ring
In intubation with cuffs:
High cuff pressure can cause:
Low cuff pressure can cause:
High cuff pressure can cause tracheal bleeding, ischemia, and pressure necrosis
Low cuff pressure can cause aspiration
Tidal Volume is the volume of _ _.
Each breath
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