TOM IS CARED FOR IN ICU - ARDS

 Updated 10 /26

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What is special about the heart and lungs?

The heart and lungs depend on each other and
have to work together. The heart depends on
the lungs for oxygen rich blood, and the lungs
depend on the heart to pump blood around the
 body. 

If the left side of the heart fails, blood will backup
 into the lungs, causing difficulty breathing.

Causes of respiratory distress include:

- Pneumonia, COPD, ARDS, trauma,
- congestive heart failure,
- Myocardial Infarction, and more.

Regardless of the cause, poor oxygenation to the lungs
results in anxiety. Breathing is compromised, and intubation,
mechanical ventilation, or/and a higher level of care may be 
needed to improve oxygenation to the lungs and body tissues,
during this crucial period.
Enjoy watching the videos:

Sessions 44- The patient on mechanical ventilation

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