however in some cases there can be a degree of reversibility in a patients airways. The predominant cause of COPD is smoking (NICE 2010). The patients’ oxygen was to be administered via a nasal cannula‚ which seems to be the preferred choice of administering oxygen therapy. (Dougherty et al ‚ 2011). A nasal cannula is less restrictive than other oxygen delivery
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blood pressure‚ 127/82 mm Hg; respiratory rate‚ 16/min; oxygen saturation‚ 100% on 2L of O² via nasal cannula; body temperature‚ 36.9°C. When Mr. F arrives to the PACU‚ the receiving nurse notices an increase in his heart rate to 91/min and an increase in respirations to 21/min. After administering a 3-mg IV bolus of morphine sulfate for pain and increasing oxygen delivery to 4L/min via nasal cannula‚ the nurse continues to see a gradual increase in heart rate and respirations as well as an increase
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(1) Definition: Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection. (2) Pathophysiology: Pneumonia is an excess of fluid in the lungs resulting from an inflammatory process. It is an acute infection of the alveoli. This is a global problem‚ and the WHO (World Health Organization) suggests that it is the most common cause of death in children and that 1.4 million die each year as a result of pneumonia. Pneumonia may also occur as a complication in hospital settings‚ secondary to surgery.
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routine. Another key disadvantage is that it is also very difficult to maintain the equilibrium of erythropoiesis and hemoglobin in this process‚ causing a lower preoperative Hb‚ curtailing some of the benefits. In the third method; AHN‚ A large-bore cannula is inserted‚ allowing the collection of 15-29 ml kg-1 before the operation commences. It is executed in the operating
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Unit 4222-265 Causes and spread of infection (ICO2) 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi & parasites. • Bacteria is a microorganism‚ most bacteria is harmless. It is found in soil‚ water‚ plants‚ animals and humans; it can only be seen under a microscope. Antibiotics can help treat bacterial infections. Examples of bacterial infections are TB and MRSA. • Viruses live inside other living organisms. They can enter humans through the nose‚ mouth and breaks in the skin. Viruses
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was examined conscious‚ coherent‚ with the following vital sings of BP 160/90 mmHg‚ HR 81 bpm‚ RR 25 cpm and temperature of 37.5 C. Significant physical findings include (+) tight airways‚ (+) rales‚ (+) occasional wheeze. O2 inhalation via nasal cannula at 3-4 L/min was given. Venoclysis of PLR 1 L at 20 gtts/min was started. She was on full low salt‚ low fat diet. Diagnostics were requested such as CXR PA which revealed Bronchitis‚ CBC which showed elevated WBC of 15.45 with predominance of Neutrophils
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General anaesthesia What is general anaesthesia? General anaesthesia is a state of unconsciousness brought about by drugs in which you lose all feeling and sensation. While one is under the influence of a general anaesthetic they should not feel any pain or remember the procedure afterwards. The anaesthetic will gradually wear off following the procedure and you will regain consciousness. General anaesthetic when administered is designed to meet the needs of the particular patient and therefore
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Case Study Joe Camel‚ in room 725‚ is an 68 year old Caucasian male who was seen in the Emergency Department at Frick Memorial Hospital the morning of September 9‚2013 by Dr. Black D.O. Mr. Camel was initially presented with shortness of breath‚ chest pain (angina) and persistent cough. He was alert and oriented and was able to answer all past history medical questions. Joe has been diagnosed through his family physician with Diabetes Mellitus‚ hypertension‚ and Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
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easier for the child and the therapist rather than coming and going every couple of hours. Noninvasive respiratory support is often used in children when trying to avoid intubation. Multiple delivery devices are offered including a high flow nasal cannula and different positive pressure
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continued his stats dropped and I made the mistake of ‘simulation pretend’ instead of looking at the situation as a real obstacle. The program of decreased oxygenation was solved when proper trach suctioning was initiated. Though the order stated nasal cannula for decreased oxygenation‚ trach oxygenation was implemented and was deemed appropriate. With our other patient‚ vitals were obtained through the charge nurse‚ but I neglected to put priority on getting her assessment and instead reobtained vitals
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