Why does the lung collapse? Normally:
B. Traumatic Pneumothorax
Pneumothorax Assessment Assess:
Classification Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Pathophysiology of Pneumonia
Important Nursing Diagnoses
Two. Intrinsic/Non-Atopic Asthma - Not directly related to external allergens.
Three. Mixed Asthma - Combination of extrinsic and intrinsic triggers.
Bronchodilators - Bronchodilators relax airway smooth muscle and help open narrowed airways.
Anticholinergics Examples:
Pathophysiology Smoking/genetic factors
Diagnostic Tests: Chest X-ray May show:
PURSED-LIP BREATHING Very important for emphysema.
Five. DRUG THERAPY FOR RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS
Nursing Alert Do not automatically suppress every cough. A productive cough can help remove secretions.
F. Bronchodilators Function: Relax airway smooth muscle, open the airways Used commonly in:
I. Leukotriene Inhibitors
III. ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE Definition
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
V. HISTOPLASMOSIS Definition
XI. TB DIAGNOSTIC TESTS One. Sputum examination
XIII. TB NURSING MANAGEMENT
XIV. CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) Definition
Second-generation example:
XXIII. MAST CELL STABILIZERS
XXVI. THROMBOLYTICS Function: Dissolve blood clots.
XXVII. PLEURISY / PLEURITIS
XXIX. EMPYEMA / PYOTHORAX
XXXIV. NURSING CARE AFTER
Important patient teaching.
XXXV. THORACOTOMY Definition Thoracotomy equals surgical opening into the thoracic or chest cavity.
XXXVII. THORACIC SURGERY NURSING CARE
Important Nursing Instruction -
Understanding It - The most important point is: Do NOT give food or fluids until the gag reflex returns.
Understanding It: The client is prepared for the procedure by:
BRONCHOSCOPY: AFTER THE PROCEDURE
LUNG VOLUME FORMULAS IMPORTANT FOR EXAMS
THORACENTESIS: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE
PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSES RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION
HYPOXIA: Refers to inadequate cellular oxygenation.
DYSPNEA / SHORTNESS OF BREATH
INCREASED WORK OF BREATHING
Four. BIOT'S OR ATAXIC BREATHING