INTRODUCTION Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes respiratory tract infections. The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)‚ discovered in 1956‚ is capable of causing a broad spectrum of illnesses. In 1956‚ Morris and colleagues initially isolated RSV from chimpanzees with upper respiratory tract (URT) infections as the causative agent of most epidemic bronchiolitis cases. Subsequently‚ Channock et al (1956) associated this agent with bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract (LRT) infection
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EXERCISE 7 Respiratory System Mechanics O B J E C T I V E S 1. To explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to enable gas exchange among the lungs‚ blood‚ and body tissues 2. To define respiration‚ ventilation‚ alveoli‚ diaphragm‚ inspiration‚ expiration‚ and partial pressure 3. To explain the differences between tidal volume‚ inspiratory reserve volume‚ expiratory reserve volume‚ vital capacity‚ residual volume‚ total lung capacity‚ forced vital capacity‚ forced expiratory
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Respiratory Rate and Tidal Volume [pic] The total amount of air moved in and out of the lungs each minute (pulmonary ventilation) depends upon 2 factors: size of each breath (tidal volume) and number of breaths/minute (respiratory rate). For example‚ suppose your tidal volume is 500 mL (0.5 liters) and you breathe 15 times/minute. Your pulmonary ventilation = 15 breaths/min x 0.5 L/breath = 7.5 L/min. Pulmonary Ventilation = (Respiratory rate; breaths per minute) x Pulmonary Ventilation
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Respiratory System The respiratory system is the bodies way to inhale and exhale air and diffuse oxygen. This system consists of several organs such as the trachea‚ lungs‚ larynx‚ pharynx‚ etc. All of these organs work together to help us breathe and are formed to their function. There is two different ways of respiration; external respiration which is the exchange of gases between the alveoli and the blood‚ and internal respiration which is the exchange of gases between the blood and tissue cells
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As respiratory therapist it is imperative to ensure that the treatment given is of top quality as well as efficient and cost-effective. In the pass‚ quality care was hindered by improper recommendations on therapy for patients from physicians‚ which led to increased cost in respiratory care. As a result‚ medical directors of respiratory care and RT’s have implemented protocols to keep misallocations from occurring. In addition‚ to the regulations created‚ having properly trained and educated RT’s
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RESPIRATORY PIGMENTS Colored‚ metal-containing proteins that combine reversibly with oxygen‚ found in the body fluids or tissues of multi-cellular invertebrate animals and microorganisms. The role of these pigments is primarily to aid in the transport of molecular oxygen. Thus they are distinguished from respiratory enzymes‚ which are concerned with the metabolic consumption of oxygen. Four distinctly colored groups of respiratory pigments exist among invertebrates: hemoglobins (purple‚ become orange-red
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A. Patient Diagnosis: Acute Respiratory Failure (hypoxic and hypercapnic) Patient Intervention: gait training – progressing from walker to cane B. Pathology for Diagnosis: Acute Respiratory Failure can result from any irregularity in the components of the respiratory system. Moreover‚ patients who go into cardiogenic shock because of hypoperfusion often experience respiratory failure. “Respiratory failure may result from either a reduction in ventilatory capacity or an increase in ventilatory demand
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Chapter 37 Bronchodilators and Respiratory Drugs A. Diseases of the Lower Respiratory Tract * COPD * Asthma * Emphysema * Chronic bronchitis B. Bronchial Asthma * Recurrent and reversible shortness of breath * Occurs when the airways of the lungs become narrow as a result of: * Bronchospasms * Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa * Edema of the bronchial mucosa * Production of viscid mucus * Alveolar ducts/alveoli remain open‚ but airflow to
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Respiratory Therapy vs. Surgical Technologist Working in the medical field isn’t always easy; in fact‚ it is never easy. There is dealing with critical emergencies‚ minor emergencies‚ or occasionally emergencies that have never been heard of before. That is why there are well educated and skilled professionals who are continuously there to do the job or as a patient would say “come to the rescue”. In the Medical field A Respiratory Therapist and Surgical Technologist are revealed to be a doctor’s
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he Respiratory System Fig 4. Horse’s respiratory system The functions of the respiratory system are to provide the body with oxygen‚ to remove carbon dioxide from the body‚ to control temperature (breathing out warm air and breathing in cool air)‚ to eliminate water‚ to communicate (Voice production) and sensory input (Smell/ touch- nose hairs). The respiratory system consists of the nostrils‚ pharynx‚ larynx‚ Nostrils The nostrils expand to allow air to enter the respiratory system‚ hairs within
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