certain incident during my surgical rotation. Our patient was an 87 year-old demented woman with multiple co-morbidities who had just had surgery the day before. She was now presenting with new-onset delirium and was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia. When we saw her that morning‚ her breathing was quick and labored. Her heart was racing and the levels of oxygen in her blood were dropping at an alarming rate. Although she could only moan‚ it was evident that she was suffering. But‚ when
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mortality rate is 35% to 40% and the cause of death is frequently due to nonrespiratory problems. ETIOLOGY The most common clinical problems associated with the onset of ALI and ARDS are sepsis‚ severe trauma‚ multiple transfusions‚ aspiration‚ severe pneumonia‚ and smoke inhalation. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ARDS affects lung mechanics‚ gas exchange‚ and the pulmonary vasculature of both lungs. Although both lungs are affected‚ the degree of lung involvement varies throughout each lung. Alveolar flooding and
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Bili AST T. Dir. Bili ALT Alk Phos ABG (arterial blood gas) pH/ CO2/ O2/ %Sat; time A: (assessment) 54 y/o white male w/ PMH (past medical history) DM and 20 year pack history with one day h/o pneumonia and day #1 abx (antibiotic) treatment. 1) ID: community acquired pneumonia x1 day with infiltrates in right lower lobe on broad spectrum abx coverage 2) Endo: DM type II‚ blood sugars are well controlled 3) F/E/N: (fluids/ electrolytes/ nutrition) pt clinically well hydrated‚ electrolytes
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ylococcal bacteria. These bacteria are spread by having direct contact with an infected person‚ by using a contaminated object‚ or by inhaling infected droplets dispersed by sneezing or coughing. Skin infections are common‚ but the bacteria can spread through the bloodstream and infect distant organs. Skin infections may cause blisters‚ abscesses‚ and redness and swelling in the infected area. The diagnosis is based on the appearance of the skin or identification of the bacteria
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with this disease and help with the patient’s quality of life‚ there are different organizations that offer support groups and activities nationwide. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a specific form of progressive‚ fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown etiology‚ occurring most frequently in older men‚ and confined to the lungs” (Leslie‚ 2011). Over a period of time‚ this condition causes the lung tissue to thicken‚ stiff‚ and scar. “The development of the scar tissue is called fibrosis
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used for atrial fibrillation. Risk factors for atrial flutter include increasing age‚ valvular dysfunction‚ atrial septal defects‚ atrial scarring‚ atrial dilation‚ recent cardiac or thoracic procedures‚ heart failure‚ hyperthyroidism‚ COPD‚ or pneumonia. ECG criteria of atrial flutter are illustrated in this
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infection with MERS-CoV detected‚ including 92 deaths 10 things to know about symptoms and precautions 1. Severe acute respiratory illness with symptoms of fever‚ cough and shortness of breath. 2. Better avoid contact with patients with acute pneumonia. 3. Health care workers should be educated‚ trained and refreshed with skills on infection prevention and control. 4. Washing hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds‚ and help young children do the same. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer can
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alveoli under water where they could not function properly and there would also be more friction from the buildup. e. Cari’s lung compliance would increase from trying force gases into and out of the alveoli. Those are filled with fluid due to he pneumonia. f. The fluid in Cari’s lungs would lower her total lung capacity by not allowing the space that is taken up by the fluid to be filled with air. g. The elevation in her respiratory rate would alter her minute ventalization by raising it. Minute
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Pneumonia which is the lungs being filled with fluid or inflammation of the lungs air sacs will cause cough with pus‚ fever‚ chills or difficulty breathing. Permanent seizure disorder‚ nose bleeds‚ ear infections‚ brain damage from lack of oxygen‚ bleeding
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Krystle Henley Respiratory Care Practicum I 18 August 2011 Soap Notes for Soap 1 Subjective - Upon physical examination‚ patient presents as a morbidly obese senior woman who appears older than her age. Patient presents with sudden onset vomiting and nausea. Patient is has recently undergone surgery on her lower back and is complaining of pain in and around the incision area. Patient has a home O2 requirement of 4 L/min at resting and 5 L/min during physical activity. Patient’s current respiratory
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