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Radiographic Physiology
Respiratory System
Educational Objectives
1.
Name the organs of the respiratory system, and discuss their functions.
2.
Trace the pathway of air through the respiratory system.
3.
Discuss the mechanism of breathing.
4.
Differentiate between external and internal respiration
5.
Explain how the gases transport into the blood.
6.
Identify the different lung volumes during respiration
7.
State the common pathologies affecting respiratory system
8.
Identify alternative radiological methods for imaging the respiratory system.
References
1. Text book of radiographic positioning and related anatomy; by
Kenneth L.Bontrager,6th edition.
2. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology: by Eldra
Pearl Solomon:W.B.Saunders Company
3. Handbook of Anatomy and physiology for Students of Medical
Radiation Technology: Mallett.M:Jaspar
Websites
http://www6.district125.k12.il.us/science/anatomy/
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
http://www.e-radiography.net/
http://www.getbodysmart.com/index.htm
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Respiratory System
Function: obtain O2 & eliminate CO2
Air Pathway:
1. Nasal cavities (or oral cavity)
2. Pharynx
3. Trachea
4. Bronchi
5. Bronchioles
6. Alveoli (functional units(
Mechanism: ventilation (inhalation, exhalation)
Mechanism of Breathing
Intercostals muscles
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Contraction
Contraction
1. Diaphragm moves downward
1. Elevation of ribs & sternum
2.
3.
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Antero-posterior dimension
of thoracic cavity
 air pressure in lungs
Diaphragm
2.
3.
 Vertical dimension of thoracic cavity
 Air pressure in lungs
4. Air moves into lungs
4. Air moves into lungs
Inspiration
(Active process)
Mechanism of Breathing
Exchange of Gases
 External respiration:
o Air in alveoli and blood in pulmonary capillaries
o Inhaled air: 21% oxygen, 0.04% carbon dioxide
o Exhaled air: 16% oxygen, 4.5% carbon dioxide
 Internal respiration
o Blood in systemic capillaries and body cells
In the alveolar capillaries:
• O2 diffuses from the alveoli into the blood &
• CO2 from the blood into the alveoli.
In the tissues capillaries: the mechanism is reverse
Transport of Gases in the blood
Oxygen:
1. Bound to hemoglobin (98.5%), released to cells as needed.
2. Dissolved in the plasma (1.5%)
Carbon dioxide:
From the body cells back to the lungs as:
1. Bicarbonate (60%), blood pH.
2. Carbamino-hemoglobin (30%)
3. Dissolved in the plasma (10%)
Lung Volumes
◙ Respiratory rate: about 15 cycles per minute
◙ Tidal
volume (TV) : amount of air which passes into and out the
lungs during each cycle of quiet breathing (about 500 ml)
◙ Anatomical
dead space: amount of air which does not take part in
gas exchange (about 150 ml)
◙ Inspiratory
reverse volume (IRV): the extra volume of air that
can be inhaled into the lungs during maximal inspiration
◙ Expiratory
reserve volume (ERV): the largest volume of air
which can be expelled from the lungs during maximal expiration
◙ Vital capacity: the maximum volume of air which can be
moved into and out of the lungs (VC)
VC = TV + IRV + ERV
Control of respiration
◙ Respiratory
centre :
• Control rate and depth
• In the brain stem (medulla oblongata and pones)
• Motor impulses to phrenic and intercostals nerves
◙ Chemo-receptors:
• Stimulated more by CO2 levels than by  O2 levels
• Central: in medulla oblongata
• Peripheral: in aortic arch and carotid arteries
◙ Other
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factors:
Speech, singing
Emotional (crying, laughing, fear)
Drugs (sedative)
Sleep
Respiratory Disorders
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Pulmonary function affected by conditions that:
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Cause resistance to air flow
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Limit proper expansion of chest
Conditions directly affecting respiratory system:

Infection
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Injury
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Allergy
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Cancer
Imaging Methods
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Plain Chest Radiograph
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Computed Tomography
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Ultrasound
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Radionuclide Lung Scanning
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Positron emission tomography
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Pulmonary Angiography
Imaging Methods
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Plain Radiographs
- PA & Lateral ( Routine)
- Supine valuable in infants and ill patients
- Erect detects gas and fluid level under the diaphragm
Imaging Methods
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CT scans
Essential modality in evaluation of respiratory diseases
Excellent details of mediastinal masses
Identify the presence of secondary deposits
CT showing secondary deposits in the lungs.
Imaging Methods
CT scans
* High resolution CT(HRCT) with thin slices 1-2mm useful in the detection
of pulmonary diseases such as fibrosis and bronchiectasis
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HRCT showing extensive lung fibrosis
Imaging Methods
CT scans
CT angiography to visualize the pulmonary arterial and venous circulation to
demonstrate: (e.g. Pulmonary embolism)
CT scan of the pulmonary arteries (CTPA showing
emboli in the right main pulmonary artery
Imaging Methods
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Lung scans (NM)
Perfusion scanning with technetium 99m
Ventilation scanning with inhaled radioactive gas.
( NM ) lung scan
Imaging Methods
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Ultrasound
*Ultrasound of the chest determines the presence of pleural effusion
* small amount of fluids can be located for aspiration through biopsy under
ultrasound guidance.
Ultrasound showing effusion
Imaging Methods
MRI scans
* Not valuable for visualization of the lungs
( CT is superior)
* Useful in evaluation of :
- lung masses
- Aortic dissection
- Staging bronchial carcinoma if vascular invasion is suspected
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