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VS findings in Asthma

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RR often 25-40 breaths/min
tachycardia
pulsus paradoxus
SpO2 near 90% on RA

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What is Pulsus Paradoxus?
What value suggests moderate severity of exacerbation?

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Exaggerated inspiratory decrease in systolic BP
15mmHg

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Thoracic Exam findings in asthma:
Inspection

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accessory muscle use
hyperinflation
prolonged expiratory phase

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Thoracic Exam findings in asthma:
Percussion

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hyperresonance w/ loss of normal variation in dullness d/t diaphragmatic movemtn
tactile fremitus is diminished

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Thoracic Exam findings in asthma:
Auscultation

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wheezing (often louder during expiration)
Loss of intensity or absence of breath sounds known as Silent Chest (signs of severe airway obstruction)

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Physical findings in COPD include?

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Cyanosis may occur
pursed lip breathing

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Thoracic Exam findings in COPD
Inspection

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use of accessory muscles
hyperinflation
increased/large anteroposterior thoracic dimension
use of arms to fix shoulder girdle to allow the use of accessory muscled (tripod position)
retraction of the low rib cage w/ inspiration d/t altered biomechanics of the flattened diaphragm (hoover sign)

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What inspection finding may suggest respiratory muscle fatigue in patients w/ COPD?

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paradoxical abdominal wall motion w/ inspiration

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Thoracic Exam findings in COPD
Percussion

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Shows increased resonance

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Thoracic Exam findings in COPD
Auscultation

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Rhonchi w/ inspiration
Wheezes ww/ forced exhalation
decreased breath sounds in those w/ emphysema
asymmetry raises possibility of pneumothorax

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Thoracic Exam findings in COPD
Cardiac findings include?

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Diminished heart sounds d/t increased retrosternal space
Elevated JVP
Accentuated pulmonic valve closure (P2)
R ventricular heave
hepatic congestioin
peripheral edema
raises the possibility of pulmonary HTN

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Differential diagnosis for Asthma

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Chronic Upper Airway Cough Syndrome
Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction
Hyperventilation, dysfunctional breathing
Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
Inhaled Foreign Body
COPD
Cardiac Failure
Medication related cough
Parenchymal lung disease
PE
Central airway obstruction
Tuberculosis
Pertussis

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Differential Diagnosis for COPD

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Asthma
Lung CA
Tuberculosis
Bronchiectasis
L Heart Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Idiopathic Cough
Chronic Allergic Rhinitis
Post Nasal Drip Syndrome
Upper Airway Cough Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Refulx
Medication Induced Cough

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Diagnostic requirements for asthma

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Positive post-bronchodilator response defined as 12% and at least 200 ml increase in FEV1

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PFT findings c/w asthma

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PEFR, FEV1, MMEFR, are all decreased
After exacerbation PFTs may show low FEV1, low forced vital capacity and slightly elevated total lung capacity and residual volume

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Exhaled NO findings c/w asthma

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A concentration of 20-25 parts/billion is a convenient and reliable level that can be used to distinguish people w/ asthma

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ABG findings in patients w/ asthma

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PAO2 at sea level is 55-70 mmHg usually
PaCO2 usually between 25-35 mmHg

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What is concerning when a patient w/ a hx of several days of moderate to severe airflow obstruction reason to be concerned?

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It may indicate the mechanical load on the respiratory system is greater than can be sustained by the ventilatory muscles and that respiratory failure is imminent.

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Other blood findings in patients w/ asthma?

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Blood eosinophilia is common but not universal

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Chest radiograph of a patient w/ asthma?

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often normal
severe asthma is associated w/ hyperinflation (indicated by depression of the diaphragm and abnormally lucent lung fields)

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Complications of severe asthma found on radiographs?

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subQ emphysema
pneumomediastinum
pneumothorax

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Diagnostic criteria for COPD

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Post-Bronchodilator ratio of FEV1/FVC < 0.7

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Recommended screening for all patients COPD

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alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

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Radiograph findings in patients w/ COPD?

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hyperinflation evidenced by flattened diaphragmatic silhouette
Increased retrosternal air space on the lateral image
decreased parenchymal markings
bullae in pts w/ emphysema

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Patients w/ suspected exacerbation may show evidence of what?
infiltrate suggestive of pneumonia
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What type of imaging is more sensitive in demonstrating parenchymal loss c/w emphysema, bullae, and pulmonary vascular changes suggestive of pulmonary HTN?
Chest CT
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ABG findings c/w COPD
Chronic hypercarbia typically accompanied by a respiratory acidosis w/ a compensatory elevation in the serum pH and the serum bicarbonate level that incompletely corrects the acidemia
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Management goal for asthma
long term symptom control (few/no asthma symptoms, no sleep disturbance d/t asthma, and unimpaired physical activity) minimized long term risk of: asthma-related mortality exacerbations persistent airflow-limitation and side-effects of treatment
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Management goal for COPD
reduce symptoms and future risk of exacerbations management strategy should predominantly be based on assessment of symptoms and the history of exacerbations
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Main Nonpharmacologic management strategies for asthma (non-exacerbation)
smoking cessation avoidance of triggers encourage physical activity pulmonary rehab programs weight reduction
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Suggested Vaccines for asthmatics
influenza RSV Pneumococcal pertussis covid-19
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Pharmacologic Management (non-exacerbation) Track 1 Symptoms per step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
1. infrequent asthma symptoms (1-2 d/wk w/ normal or mildly reduced lung function) 2. asthma symptoms < 3-5 d/wk w/ normal or mildly reduced lung function 3. asthma symptoms most days (4-5 d/wk or more); waking d/t asthma once a week or more, or low lung funciton 4. Daily asthma symptoms, waking at night w/ asthma once a wk or more w/ low lung volumes 5. Initial asthma presentation is during an acute exacerbation
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Pharmacologic Management (non-exacerbation) Track 1 Medications per step Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
1-2: As needed-only low dose ICS-formoterol (budesonide-formoterol) 3. Low dose maintenance ICS-formoterol w/ reliever ICS-formoterol 4. Medium dose maintenance ICS-formoterol 5. Add on LAMA (like glycopyrolate) Refer for assessment of phenotype. consider high dose maintenance ICS-formoterol. +/- anti-IgE, anti-IL5/5R, anti-IL4Ra, anti-TSLR
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Main Nonpharmacologic management strategies for COPD (non-exacerbation)
Smoking cessation Pulmonary Rehab exercise training disease specific education
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COPD Vaccinations
Influenza Covid-19 Pneumococcal Pertussis Shingles RSV
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Group A requirements and med management for COPD
mMRC 0-1, CAT < 10 0-1 moderate exacerbations (not leading to hospital admission) Should be prescribed a bronchodilator (albuterol - SABA) (salmeterol - LABA)
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Group B requirements and med management for COPD
mMRC >/= 2, CAT >/= 10, 0-1 moderate exacerbations (not leading to hospital admission) / year LABA + LAMA (Vilanterol/Umeclidinium)
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Group E requirements and med management for COPD
>/= 2 exacerbations or >/= 1 leading to hospitalization should be prescribed LABA + LAMA (Olodaterol/tiotropium)
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What to prescribe Group E if eos >/= 300
LABA + LAMA + ICS (Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol)
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Mild or Moderate Exacerbation presentation for Asthma
Talks in phrases Prefers sitting to lying not agitated RR increased No accessory muscle use HR 100-120 SpO2 on RA 90-95% PEF > 50% predicted or best
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Severe Exacerbation presentation for Asthma
Talks in words sits hunched forward agitated RR > 30/min Accessory muscle use HR > 120bpm SpO2 on RA < 90% PEF
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Exacerbation presentation requirements for COPD
Worsening dyspnea, and/or cough and sputum in < 14 days Often associated w/ increased local and systemic inflammation caused by airway infection, pollution, or other insults to lungs
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Exacerbation presentation w/ no respiratory failure
RR
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Exacerbation presentation w/ non-life-threatening acute respiratory failure
RR >24 breaths/min Using Accessory muscles no change in mental status hypoxemia improved w/ supplemental O2 via venti mask > 25% FiO2 Hypercarbia PaCO2 increased compared w/ baseline or elevated between 50-60 mmHg
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Exacerbation presentation w/ life-threatening acute respiratory failure
RR > 24 breaths/min using accessory muscles acute mental status changes hypoxemia not improved w/ supplemental O2 via venti mask or requiring > 40% FiO2 Hypercarbia PaCO2 increased compared w/ baseline or elevated > 60 mmHg or the presence of acidosis
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Exacerbation diagnosis for asthma
decrease in airflow quantified by PEF or FEV1 compared w/ previous lung function values
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What is most reliable in the acute setting for indicators of the severity of asthma exacerbation?
Decrease in PEF or FEV1 when compared w/ previous lung function values
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What is more sensitive to the measure of the onset of an exacerbation?
frequency of symptoms
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Mild COPD Exacerbation diagnosis requirements
Dyspnea Visual Analog Scale < 5 RR< 24 breaths/min HR < 95bpm Resting Spo2 >/= 92% on RA CRP < 10 mg/L
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Moderate COPD Exacerbation diagnosis requirements
Dyspnea Visual Analog Scale >/= 5 RR >/= 24 breaths/min HR >/= 95 bpm Resting SpO2 < 92% on RA and/or change >3% of previous CRP >/= 10mg/L ABG may show hypoxemia (PaO2 45 mmHg) but no acidosis
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Severe COPD Exacerbation diagnosis requirements
Dyspnea Visual Analog Scale >/= 5 RR >/= 24 breaths/min HR >/= 95 bpm Resting SpO2 < 92% on RA and/or change >3% of previous CRP >/= 10mg/L ABG shows new onset/worsening hypercapnia and acidosis (PaCO2 > 45 mmHg and pH < 7.35)
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Exacerbation management for Asthma
Assess exacerbation severity from the degree of dyspnea, RR, HR, SpO2 and lung function while starting SABA and O2 therapy Infection control procedures should be followed
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When and where to transfer a patient w/ asthma exacerbation?
Immediate transfer to acute care facility or ICU for signs of severe exacerbation or the patient is drowsy, confused or has silent chest.
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What prescribe patients during transfer?
SABA (albuterol) and Ipratropium bromide controlled O2 systemic corticosteroids (prednisone 50mg PO 5-7 day course)
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What to do after 1 hr from interventions to treat asthma severe asthma exacerbations?
Reassess response of symptoms O2 saturation and lung function
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Only give ipratropium bromide for what? What to consider for patients w/ severe exacerbation not responding to initial treatment?
Severe exacerbations IV Mag Sulfate
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Exacerbation management for Severe but not life-threatening COPD Exacerbation?
Assess severity of symptoms, blood gases, chest radiograph Increase doses and/or frequency of SABA Combine SABA and anticholinergics (Salbutamol/ipratropium) Consider use of LABA (Salmeterol) when patient becomes stable Use spacers or air-driven nebulizers when appropriate Consider systemic corticosteroids (PO prednisone 40 mg for 5 days Consider ABx when signs of infection are present
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Classes of abx to use during COPD exacerbation w/ signs of infection?
aminopenicillin w/ clauvanic acid (augmentin, Unasyn) macrolide (azithromycin, Clarithromycin, erythromycin, fidoxomicin, telithromycin) tetracycline quinolone (Ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin)
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Considerations during management of COPD Exacerbations at all times?
monitor IVF balance consider SQH or LMWH for DVT prophylaxis ID and treat associated conditions (e.g. heart failure, arrhythmias, PE etc.)
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Indications for transfer to Respiratory or Medical ICU
Severe dyspnea that responds inadequately to initial emergency therapy. Changes in mental status Persistent or worsening hypoxemia (PaO2 < 40mmHg) and/or severe/worsening respiratory acidosis (pH < 7.25) despite supplemental O2 and NIV Need for invasive mechanical ventilation Hemodynamic instability - need for vasopressors
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Indications for NIV include at least one of the following
1.Respiratory Acidosis (PaCO2 >/= 45 mmHg and arterial pH
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Indications for Invasive MV
Unable to tolerate NIV or NIV failure S/p respiratory or cardiac arrest Diminished consciousness, psychomotor agitation inadequately controlled by sedation Massive aspiration or persistent vomiting Persistent inability to remove respiratory secretions Severe hemodynamic instability w/o response to fluids and vasoactive drugs. Severe ventricular or supraventricular arrhythmias Life-threatening hypoxemia in patients unable to tolerate NIV

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