air occurred on a regular basis for me as a child. I slept with an inhaler and a nebulizer next to my bed in the event of the next attack. My asthma attacks were frightening for my parents and especially for me as I felt as if I was on the verge of death whenever I suddenly could not breathe. Although I was always in and out of emergency rooms and doctor visits at a young age‚ having tried everything from nebulizer treatments to bronchodilators‚ I was always comforted by the doctors and nurses who
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gases (ABGs) in AM CBC with differential and Na+ /K+ now Basic metabolic panel (BMP) now and fasting in AM Chest x-ray (CXR) on admit and QAM Sputum culture now (obtain culture prior to starting anbiotics) Albuterol 2.5 mg plus ipratropium 250 mcg nebulizer treatment STAT Incentive Spirometery Q10x’s per hour while awake 1. Explain the pathophysiology of emphysema. Abnormal permanent enlargement of lung spaces distal to terminal bronchioles accompanied by destruction of walls without obvious fibrosis
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Case Study on Asthma/Pathophysiology There are two others that will be mentioned in this case study‚ the first one is Albuterol Sulfate‚ this is an inhalation medication that can be administered via nebulizer or a metered dose inhaler‚ this is in the class of the bronchodilators. Its action is to relax smooth muscles in the lungs and dilates air passageways making it easier to breathe. In a lot of cases‚ this is used as a rescue medication although
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This medication can be introduced by two methods of delivery; MDI (Metered Dosed Inhaler) or aerosolized solution (nebulizer). Albuterol has an onset of action of 5 min and duration of action through 6 hours. MDI are adequate in mild to moderate exacerbations and is as powerful as the aerosolized solution‚ producing a similar dose of medication in a short amount of time
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There are many type of disease that can affect the Respiratory system. The disease that can affect this system is Lung Cancer‚ Bronchitis‚ Emphysema and Pneumonia. The disease that can affect the system as well is called Asthma. This disease is one of the common diseases I’ve known beside lung cancer. Asthma is a lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. When the airways get inflamed‚ it causes the airways to become swollen and the muscles around it tighten. This makes it difficult for
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Asthma Teaching Principles I am to conduct a family teaching session. How I describe the content‚ including the pathophysiology‚ to a patient depends on the patient’s level of education and experience with asthma. Is this a new diagnosis for this patient? Is this diagnosis new for this family? Is the patient a healthcare professional or in the case of a child‚ are the parent’s healthcare professionals? Patients learn the best when they are
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This visit gave me a first hand view of a career path I may want to explore in my future as a nurse. The rapport with the client seemed more personal than in a hospital setting or SNF because it is their “space”. I also enjoyed the lack of chaos and gossip which has been noted at the majority of nurses stations in any location. The true value was to see how important it is to be well prepared for each home visit. The necessary knowledge‚ skills‚ documentation‚ and medical supplies as it pertains
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medication called ProAir HFA to help you breathe better. ProAir HFA is one of the brand names given to a bronchodilator called albuterol‚ also known as salbutamol. The two most prescribed forms are a quick relief metered inhalation aerosol and a nebulizer solution. It is also available in extended-release tablets and syrup. Albuterol is not a cortosteroid or a scheduled drug. Albuterol is a sympathomimetic (beta agonist) bronchodilator. A bronchodilator helps to relieve bronchospasms‚ which causes
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experience) have you done? What did you learn? Training‚ development activities Learning outcomes Training for: –Peristeen bowel management Training for-diabetic /insulin management Training for-Tracestronomy /nebulizer Training for-Oxigen
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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA CAWANGAN PAHANG FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE & RECREATION Subject: ATHLETIC TRAINING (SPS 553) Topic: SPORT FIRST AIDER - HOSPITAL ATTACHMENT REPORT (HOSHAS TEMERLOH) Lecturer: MR. MOHD. ZULKHAIRI BIN MOHD. AZAM. No. Name UiTM ID. 1. 2. 3 MUHAMMAD SANY BIN KASBOLAH 2012324873 4. Group: Bachelor of Sports Science (Hons) SR 223 4A Submission date: TH JUNE 2013 CONTENT No Topics Pages 1 Acknowledgement 3 2 Attachment’s
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