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RESP 251
Module 2 - Sputum Induction
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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
02/22/2009

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Term
Daily Volume of Respiratory Secretion
Definition
~ 100 mls
Term
Composition of Mucus
Definition
95% water
5% mucin (glycoprotein), leukocytes, salts, desquamated cells
Term
Mucus blanket
Definition
Consists of Gel and Sol
Term
Gel layer
Definition
- viscosity and elasticity
- present at luminal surface of passageway
Term
Sol Layer
Definition
- Makes contact with cilia
- Low viscosity, no elasticity
Term
Yellow Sputum
Definition
WBC, pus, infection
Term
Green Sputum
Definition
production of enzyme from stagnant pus (infection)
Term
Red/ brown Sputum
Definition
RBC
Term
Mucoid Sputum
Definition
clear and thick
Term
Fetid Sputum
Definition
Foul Odor
Term
Clear thin frothy blood tinged sputum seen in :
Definition
pulmonary edema
Term
Problems if sputum not evaluated immediately
Definition
- cells deform and rupture
- gram -ve bacteria multiply
- pH of sputum becomes more acidic
Term
Mucokinesis
Definition
movement and mobilization of airway secretions
Term
Ultimate goal of mucokinetic agents
Definition
reduce mucus gel viscosity
Term
Mucolytic agent that smells/taste of rotten eggs
Definition
Acetylcysteine
Term
Mucolytic agent used for management of CF
Definition
Pulmozyme
Term
Efficacy of Expectorant Agent
Definition
Questionable
Term
Human Salinity
Definition
0.9%
Term
Hypotonic Saline
Definition
0.45%
Term
Hypertonic Saline
Definition
3%
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