Respiratory Tract and Trachea Overview
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Respiratory Tract and Trachea Overview

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What is the primary function of placing a tube in the hole during a tracheostomy?

  • To assist with swallowing food
  • To enhance vocal cord functions
  • To prevent the trachea from collapsing
  • To maintain airflow when the natural breathing route is obstructed (correct)

    • Which of the following accurately describes the role of tracheal rings?

  • They connect the trachea to the lungs directly
  • They are responsible for the contraction of the trachealis muscle
  • They allow for the expansion of the esophagus during swallowing
  • They support and maintain the patency of the trachea (correct)

    • What condition may warrant an emergency tracheostomy?

  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Recurrent respiratory infections
  • Chronic asthma attacks
  • Sudden airway blockage due to a traumatic injury (correct)

    • What happens to a tracheostomy when it is no longer needed?

    <p>It is allowed to heal shut or can be surgically closed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the thyroid gland affect the trachea?

    <p>Enlargement can cause displacement or compression of the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in Type A esophageal atresia when a newborn drinks milk?

    <p>The milk accumulates in a blind pouch and results in vomiting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Type E of tracheoesophageal fistula?

    <p>Milk enters directly into the trachea and causes aspiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of esophageal atresia results in a complete blockage?

    <p>Type C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom observed in infants with Type A and Type B esophageal atresia?

    <p>Bloating of the abdomen due to air entering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention is generally required for all cases of esophageal atresia?

    <p>Surgical intervention to correct the structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

    <p>To supply air to the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the trachea bifurcate into the right and left principal bronchi?

    <p>At the level of the sternal angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arteries supply the upper two-thirds of the trachea?

    <p>Inferior thyroid arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the trachea in adults?

    <p>4.5 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerves are responsible for carrying the sensory nerve supply to the trachea?

    <p>Vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a tracheostomy?

    <p>A surgical opening made through the front of the neck into the trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymph nodes are primarily involved in the lymph drainage of the trachea?

    <p>Pretracheal and paratracheal lymph nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During deep inspiration, how does the bifurcation of the trachea change in position?

    <p>It rises by about one vertebral level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common site for foreign body impaction in the esophagus?

    <p>Where the aortic arch and left primary bronchus cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lymph nodes drain the upper third of the esophagus?

    <p>Deep cervical nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the risk of developing Barrett's esophagus?

    <p>Weakening of the esophageal sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which location does the esophagus pass through the diaphragm into the stomach?

    <p>16 in. from the incisor teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes endoscopic procedures challenging in the esophagus?

    <p>Dislodgment or constriction of the esophagoscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are located posterior to the brachiocephalic vein?

    <p>Esophagus and left recurrent laryngeal nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

    <p>Weakened esophageal sphincter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sensation is typically associated with tracheitis or bronchitis?

    <p>Raw, burning sensation behind the sternum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the middle third of the esophagus drain lymphatic fluid?

    <p>Superior and posterior mediastinal nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nerves innervates the mucosa lining much of the trachea?

    <p>Vagus nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might a constriction in the esophagus signify during an endoscopic procedure?

    <p>Point of interest for the scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure does the esophagus pass behind from the bifurcation of the trachea downwards?

    <p>Right pulmonary artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vertebral level does the esophagus enter the abdomen?

    <p>T10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical sign that may be detected by palpating the trachea?

    <p>Tugging sensation from a pulsating aneurysm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organs' sensory innervations are typically not directly relayed to consciousness when diseased?

    <p>Gastrointestinal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure does the esophagus contact anteriorly in the neck?

    <p>Trachea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Respiratory Tract

    • The respiratory tract is a network of passageways that supplies air to the lungs.
    • The upper respiratory tract includes the nasal passages and sinuses, pharynx, larynx, and upper portion of the trachea.
    • The lower respiratory tract includes the lower portion of the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.

    Trachea

    • The trachea is a mobile cartilaginous and membranous tube.
    • It begins in the neck as the continuation of the larynx at the lower border of the cricoid cartilage.
    • It ends by dividing into right and left principal bronchi at the level of the sternal angle.
    • The trachea is approximately 4.5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter in adults.
    • The trachea is supported by U-shaped bars of hyaline cartilage called tracheal rings.
    • The trachealis muscle connects the posterior free ends of the cartilages.

    Trachea Blood Supply

    • The inferior thyroid arteries supply the upper two-thirds of the trachea.
    • The bronchial arteries supply the lower third of the trachea

    Trachea Lymph Drainage

    • Lymph drainage occurs in the pretracheal and paratracheal lymph nodes.
    • Lymph also drains to deep cervical nodes.

    Trachea Nerve Supply

    • The vagus and recurrent laryngeal nerves carry the sensory nerve supply.
    • Sympathetic nerves supply the trachealis muscle.

    Tracheostomy

    • Tracheostomy is a procedure where a hole is made through the front of the neck and into the trachea.
    • A tube is placed into the hole to keep it open for breathing.
    • Tracheostomy is performed when the usual route for breathing is blocked.

    Compression of the Trachea

    • Enlargement of the thyroid gland can cause displacement or compression of the trachea.
    • Aortic arch dilatation can compress the trachea.
    • An aneurysm can tug at the trachea and left bronchus.

    Tracheitis and Bronchitis

    • The recurrent laryngeal nerves innervate the mucosa lining much of the trachea.
    • Tracheitis or bronchitis can cause a raw, burning sensation felt deep to the sternum.

    Esophagus

    • The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach.
    • The esophagus has three parts: cervical, thoracic and abdominal.
    • The cervical part begins at the level of the cricoid cartilage and descends in front of the vertebral column.
    • The thoracic part runs through the superior mediastinum and ends at the diaphragm.
    • The abdominal part is the shortest part and connects to the stomach.

    Esophagus Relations

    • The esophagus is related to the trachea, thyroid gland, aorta, left primary bronchus, and diaphragm.
    • The esophagus is in contact with the trachea in the neck.

    Esophagus Blood Supply

    • The esophagus is supplied by branches of the inferior thyroid arteries, bronchial arteries, and left gastric artery.
    • The inferior thyroid arteries supply the upper part.
    • The bronchial arteries supply the middle part.
    • The left gastric artery supplies the lower part.

    Esophagus Lymphatics

    • The upper part of the esophagus drains into the deep cervical nodes.
    • The middle part of the esophagus drains into the superior and posterior mediastinal nodes.
    • The lower part of the esophagus drains into nodes along the left gastric blood vessels and the celiac nodes.

    Esophageal Atresia & Tracheoesophageal Fistula

    • Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are common in infants.
    • Type A: There is a blind pouch at the proximal end of the esophagus and a fistula connecting the trachea to the distal esophagus.
    • Type B: The proximal and distal esophagus are connected by fibrous tissue but there is no patent connection.
    • Type C: There is a complete blockage of the esophagus.
    • Type D: There is slow passage of milk through the esophagus.
    • Type E: The milk enters the trachea and lungs.
    • Type F: The milk enters the lungs and air enters the stomach
    • Type G: The milk is vomited.

    Esophagus Constrictions

    • Esophagus has three constrictions.
    • The first constriction is at the cricopharyngeal muscle.
    • The second constriction is where the aortic arch and the left primary bronchus cross its anterior surface.
    • The third constriction is where the esophagus passes through the diaphragm.
    • Constrictions can cause difficulty passing an esophagoscope or foreign body impaction.

    Importance of Esophagus Constrictions

    • These are the sites where swallowed foreign bodies can lodge or through which it may be difficult to pass an esophagoscope.
    • Due to the common occurrence of foreign body impaction within the esophagus, it is often considered a point of interest in endoscopic procedures wherein a scope will be inserted inside the mouth through the pharynx into the esophagus.

    Considerations

    • The esophagus is vulnerable to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias.
    • A weakened esophageal sphincter can cause acid reflux which can lead to complications such as Barrett's esophagus and an increased risk of esophageal cancer.

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