exam 2 chap. 1-11 Flashcards
Tool used to assess for sleep apnea STOP BANG, what does it stand for?
The acronym STOP stands for Snoring, Tired (daytime sleepiness), Observed apnea, and high Pressure; and the acronym BANG stands for BMI 35 or greater, Age 50 years or older, Neck circumference 40 cm (17 inches) or larger, and male Gender.
What neurotransmitters are involved in wakefulness?
acetylcholine, dopamine, norepinephrine, histamine, and 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)
Which neuronal pathway is responsible for wakefulness?
ascending reticular activating system (ARAS)
How is sleep maintained?
inhibition of the ARAS via a hypothalamic nucleus known as the ventrolateral preoptic (VLPO)
What neurotransmitters are involved in sleep?
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and galanin
also adenosine
How does adenosine promote sleep?
inhibiting cholinergic ARAS neurons and activating VLPO neurons
What is the hallmark of OSA?
sleep-induced hypoxia and arousal-relieved upper airway obstruction
conditions associated with increased prevalence of OSA include?
hypertension, CAD, MI, CHF, afib, stroke, type 2 DM, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), polycystic ovarian syndrome, Graves’s disease, hypothyroidism, and acromegaly
PREdisposing factors for OSA include?
o genetic inheritance o non-Caucasian race o upper airway narrowing o obesity o male gender o menopause o use of sedative drugs and alcohol o cigarette smoking
Tell me about obesity and OSA?
Obesity is a risk factor for OSA in all age groups.
A 10% increase in body weight is associated with a 6-fold increase in the odds of having OSA and a 32% increase in the apnea-hypopnea index
A 10% weight loss is associated with a 26% decrease in the apnea-hypopnea index
What is the most reliable stimulator of arousal? (talking about respiratory-related arousal response being stimulated by)
the work of breathing
hypercapnia, hypoxia, and upper airway obstruction also
s/s of OSA?
daytime sleepiness, fatigue, insomnia, snoring, subjective nocturnal respiratory disturbance, observed apnea
Children with an acute URI are more likely to have?
Hypoxemia and laryngospasm
Factors that put children at an increased risk for respiratory complications?
o History of copious secretions o Prematurity o Parental smoking o Nasal congestion o Reactive airway disease o Endotracheal intubation o Airway surgery o Clear systemic signs of infection (fever, purulent drainage, productive cough, and rhonchi) are at CONSIDERABLE risk for adverse events in the peri-op period
Is asthma a reversible or irreversible airflow obstruction?
REVERSIBLE
Asthma is REVERSIBLE airflow obstruction characterized by? (3)
o Bronchial hyperreactivity
o Bronchoconstriction
o Chronic airway inflammation
s/s of asthma?
Characterized by acute exacerbations mixed with periods of no symptoms
Wheezing, productive or nonproductive cough, dyspnea, chest tightness that may lead to air hunger, and eosinophilia
diagnosis of asthma?
FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, and FEF25-75% all reduced but improve with bronchodilators
how does the flow volume loop look for someone with asthma?
Downward scooping of the expiratory limb
Flow-volume loops where the inspiratory or expiratory portion is flat suggest wheezing that is caused by what?
upper airway obstruction
foreign body, tracheal stenosis, or mediastinal tumor
If asthma is suspected based on s/s what test will provide supporting evidence?
bronchodilator responsiveness
what do ABGs look like with mild asthma?
normal PaO2 and PaCO2
what is the most common ABG finding in asthma ?
Hypocarbia and respiratory alkalosis
what does it mean when the PaCO2 is increased in asthma?
when the FEV1 is <25% of the predicted value
This usually indicates skeletal muscle fatigue and impending respiratory failure → intubate!