Perfusion and Cardiac Output Overview

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What is the primary factor that ensures adequate perfusion throughout the body?

  • High blood pressure
  • Sufficient cardiac output (correct)
  • Increased heart rate only
  • Decreased fluid volume

What is the formula for calculating cardiac output?

  • Heart rate x blood pressure
  • Blood volume + heart rate
  • Stroke volume - heart rate
  • Stroke volume x heart rate (correct)

Which condition results from impaired perfusion?

  • Absence of stroke volume
  • Cellular ischemia (correct)
  • Enhanced oxygen delivery
  • Increased cardiac output

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for adequate perfusion?

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How can you assess if a person is adequately perfusing?

<p>Patient is alert and oriented x 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of impaired perfusion if not addressed in a timely manner?

<p>Necrosis or death of non-perfused organs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to adequate perfusion?

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What defines the term 'cardiac output'?

<p>The amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an indicator of adequate perfusion?

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What combination is used to calculate cardiac output?

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Which term describes the absence of oxygenated blood flow to specific body areas?

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What happens to blood flow through the body during adequate perfusion?

<p>Blood is consistently supplied to all organs and tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of capillaries in the perfusion process?

<p>Delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What could be a result of atherosclerotic blocks in blood vessels?

<p>Impeded blood flow and perfusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a severe consequence of untreated impaired central perfusion?

<p>Severe hypoxia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is critical for preventing impaired tissue perfusion?

<p>High cardiac output (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition can chronically increase the workload of the heart?

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What typically results from a lack of vessel patency in local perfusion?

<p>Localized ischemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sign may indicate impaired local perfusion in the lower extremities?

<p>Cyanosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a loss of nutrient and gas exchange at the cellular level?

<p>Cell death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might be used to dissolve blood clots and improve tissue perfusion?

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Flashcards

Perfusion

The flow of blood through arteries and capillaries, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Cardiac Output

The amount of blood pumped by the heart each minute.

Impaired Perfusion

Lack of oxygenated blood flow to body parts, potentially causing tissue damage.

Adequate Perfusion Signs

Alertness, warm skin, palpable pulse, normal breathing, and quick capillary refill.

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Factors for Adequate Perfusion

A healthy heart and lungs, good fluid balance, and clear blood vessels.

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What does perfusion do?

Perfusion delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells through the blood flow in arteries and capillaries.

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What's the vital role of the heart in perfusion?

The heart pumps blood through the body, ensuring enough blood reaches all organs and tissues.

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What is cardiac output?

The amount of blood pumped by the heart in one minute.

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How do you calculate cardiac output?

Cardiac output is calculated by multiplying stroke volume (amount of blood pumped per beat) by heart rate (number of beats per minute).

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What are the stages of perfusion?

Perfusion can be optimal (normal), impaired (reduced flow), or absent (no flow at all).

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What happens with impaired perfusion?

Impaired perfusion can lead to tissue and cellular ischemia (lack of oxygen) which can cause damage if not treated.

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What are the three main requirements for adequate perfusion?

A healthy heart and lungs, the right amount of fluids in the body, and clear blood vessels without clots or blockages.

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What are the signs of adequate perfusion?

A person with adequate perfusion will be alert and responsive, have warm skin, palpable pulse, normal breathing, and quick capillary refill.

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What is the consequence of inadequate perfusion?

Inadequate perfusion can lead to organ or tissue damage and even death if not addressed promptly.

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Tissue Perfusion

The flow of blood through arteries and capillaries to deliver oxygen and nutrients to specific tissues, like the legs or kidneys.

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What are the requirements for tissue perfusion?

Tissue perfusion needs patent vessels (open blood vessels), adequate blood pressure in the capillaries, and a working system for exchange of oxygen and nutrients.

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Impaired Central Perfusion

Reduced blood flow reaching the whole body, caused by factors like low blood volume, heart failure, or problems with blood vessel function.

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What can happen with impaired central perfusion?

If central perfusion is severely impaired, it can lead to shock, cell damage, and even death.

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Impaired Tissue (Local) Perfusion

Limited blood flow to a specific area, caused by blockage, narrowing, or leakage in blood vessels, or poor central perfusion.

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What are some signs of impaired tissue perfusion?

Local tissue perfusion issues often show up as cold, pale, or bluish skin in the affected area, and can also cause decreased urine output.

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What are potential causes of impaired tissue perfusion?

Chronic high blood pressure, blood clots, plaque build-up in arteries, and narrowing of blood vessels can all impair tissue perfusion.

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Study Notes

Perfusion Overview

  • Perfusion is the flow of blood through arteries and capillaries, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells.
  • This is a crucial physiological process, requiring sufficient cardiac output to circulate blood throughout the body effectively.

Cardiac Output

  • Cardiac output is the volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute.
  • Calculated as stroke volume multiplied by heart rate.
  • Blood flow is driven from the heart to peripheral blood vessels.

Blood Vessel Function

  • Blood is conveyed to organs and tissues via arteries.
  • Blood moves through capillaries for exchange.
  • Blood returns to the heart through veins.
  • The cardiac output must match the oxygen demands of the organs.

Scope of Perfusion

  • Optimal perfusion: Healthy blood flow to all tissues.
  • Impaired perfusion: Reduced or absent blood flow, leading to tissue ischemia.
  • No perfusion: Complete lack of blood flow, which can cause tissue or organ damage. Necrosis (tissue death) is a possible outcome if not quickly addressed.

Factors for Adequate Perfusion

  • Healthy cardiopulmonary system (heart and lungs).
  • Appropriate blood volume (neither too high nor too low).
  • Patent (open) blood vessels free from obstructions like clots and atherosclerosis.

Assessing Perfusion

  • Signs of adequate perfusion:
    • Alertness and orientation (x4)
    • Warm skin
    • Palpable pulses
    • Normal breathing
    • Normal capillary refill time (skin returns to normal color quickly).

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