Chapter 16- Respiratory Emergencies Flashcards
bronchitis
chronic productive cough
wheezing
cyanosis
tachypnea
symptoms of bronchiolitis
shortness of breath
wheezing
coughing
fever
dehydration
tachypnea
tachycardia
hypoxic drive
back up system to accommodate high levels of CO2
croup
inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea
symptoms of croup
cold
cough
low-grade fever
develops over 2 days
stridor
seal-bark cough
symptoms of epiglottitis
pt looks ill
very sore throat
high fever
often found in tripod position and drooling
respiratory synctial virus
an infection in lungs and breathing passages
can lead to bronchiolitis, pneumonia, serious heart or lung problems
highly contagious
symptoms of pneumonia
rapid or labored breathing
cyanosis
dry skin
exertional dyspnea
productive cough
chest discomfort
headache
nausea/vomiting
musculoskeletal pain
weight loss
confusion
may have tachycardia and hypotension
acute pulmonary edema
collection of fluid in and around alveoli
symptoms of congestive heart failure
difficulty breathing with exertion
sudden respiratory distress
coughing
feeling suffocated
cold swears
tachycardia
contraindications for CPAP
low BO
respiratory arrest
pneumothorax or chest trauma
tracheostomy
decreased LOC
active GI bleeding
inability to follow commands
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a slow process of disruption of the airways and alveoli caused by chronic bronchial obstruction
symptoms of COPD
chronically producing sputum
chronic cough
difficulty expelling air from lungs, with long expiration phases and wheezing
breath sounds: crackles, rhonchi, wheezing, or diminished breath sounds
almost alwasy long-term smokers
emphysema
loss of the elastic material in the lungs that occurs when the alveolar air spaces are chronically stretched due to inflamed airways and obstruction of airflow out of the lungs
symptoms of hay fever
runny nose
congestion
sneezing
sinus pressure
caused by an allergic response
