COPD AND RESPIRATORY DISTRESS
Updated 4/26
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by damage to the lung tissue and partial
airway obstruction. See image below.
A pneumothorax may occur as a result of a rib fracture.
The punctured lung, collapses.
Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident.
Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.
He was also having difficulty breathing, so the medical team
initiated CPR and placed an ETT ( endotracheal tube).
Learn more about: Pneumothorax
He was also having difficulty breathing, so the medical team
initiated CPR and placed an ETT ( endotracheal tube).
Learn more about: Pneumothorax
Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress
and placed on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.
and placed on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.
This topic , including quiz questions continue here:
Learn more about : ARDS, DVT and PE
Scenario: Nick was admitted to the hospital with a history
of lung cancer. He calls the nurse with complaints of a sudden
onset of shortness of breath and sharp chest pain.This topic
continues : Here
of lung cancer. He calls the nurse with complaints of a sudden
onset of shortness of breath and sharp chest pain.This topic
continues : Here
What does TBI mean ?
This means Traumatic Brain Injury.
In the image below, a surfer hits his head on the pier.
In the image below, a surfer hits his head on the pier.
He sustains a TBI and a Subarachnoid hemorrhage.
was placed by the doctor. Please click on the links for
more helpful information:
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