Musculoskeletal Diseases 2/18 Flashcards
Test 2 (131 cards)
Scleroderma is know as _______
Systemic Sclerosis
What disorder is CREST used for? What does it mean?
Scleroderma
(C)alcinosis: calcium deposits on skin
(R)aynauds phenomenon
(E)sophageal dysfunction: acid reflux & decrease in motility
(S)clerodactyly =: skin thickening/tightening on hands/finger
(T)elangiectasias: dilation of capillaries –> red spots on face
What is Raynauld’s phenomenon triggered by? What are Tx?
Cold
-stress
-pain
-in adequate perfusion
Tx: keep extremities warm; treat pain; adequately profuse; digital block (last resort –> causes vasodilation)
What are the 3 interrelated processes that scleroderma are characterized by?
- Autoimmune-mediated inflammatory vasculitis.
- Tissue & internal organ fibrosis
- Organ sclerosis with vascular structures that do not regenerate.
Why is the prognosis for scleroderma poor?
Visceral/organ involvement (kidneys, lungs, heart, GI) and the vascular structures do not regenerate.
What are S/S for Scleroderma? Go through all systems.
Skin: Taunt, Ca deposits
MS: limited mobility, contractures (dt taunt skin), skeletal muscle myopathy –> difficulty moving
NS: distal nerve compression (ulnar/radial)
CV: systemic/pulm HTN; dysrhythmias; vasospasms, CHF, increase risk: pericarditis/pericardial effusion
Pulm: pulm fibrosis –> decreased compliance
Renal: decreased RBF & HTN; renal crisis precipitated by corticosteroids
GI: Reflux, malabsorption, coagulation disorders
What consideration should we have with induction for scleroderma? Why?
Use Etomidate
-Do slow induction
Why: reduces risk of pulm HTN
What are signs of pulmonary hypertension? Tx?
JVD
-increase R ventricle
CXR: pulm edema
Tx: keep on the dry side
How do we Tx Renal crisis? What causes it?
ACE inhibitors
Steroids
T/F: Reglan/metoclopramide works well in scleroderma
F
It does not work to increase motility
What is the Tx for Scleroderma?
PPI –> reflux
ACE-I –> renal crisis
CCB –> raynauds
PDE inhibitors –> Pulm HTN
Dig –> increase CO
Imm therapy/steroids
How do I Tx ACE-I/ARBs-induced hypotension in scleroderma?
Vasopressin
What do I need to make sure I get on pts with scleroderma? Why?
ECHO
risk of pulm HTN
What drug works in increasing motility in scleroderma?
octreotide
What are the anesthesia considerations we should have scleroderma?
Airway: Limited mandible motion; small mouth opening; limited neck, ROM; increase risk of oral bleeding
CV: if needing A-line w/ raynauds –> decrease flow distal to line
Pulm: avoid increasing PVR
GI: high risk aspiration –> PPIs/H2 antagonist/NGT/ OGT to decompress
VTE prophylaxis
Stress dose
In Scleroderma, what can we give for oral bleeding?
TXA
Vitamin K
Topical phenylephrine/epi
__________ maybe a better option with scleroderma
Regional anesthesia
What is the stress dose?
Hydrocortisone
100 mg q6-8h
What is the VTE prophylaxis dose?
Heparin
5000u SQ
DMD =
(Pseudohypertrophy muscular dystrophy) Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy starts in ___________ and is more common in ___________
childhood
men
By _______ yo, pt are not able to walk independently anymore with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
8-10 years old
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is characterized by what 2 things?
Muscle wasting
decreasing strength
What is the initial symptoms of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Frequent falls
impaired gait
diff climbing stairs