Pulmonary Edema Flashcards
1
Q
What is pulmonary Edema
A
fluid accumulation in the alveoli
2
Q
Etiology
A
L sided heart failure IV fluid overload Smoke inhalation Aspiration IV drug abuse
3
Q
Patho
A
Fluid from blood gets into the interstitial space - alveoli - decreased resp function
4
Q
Manifestations
A
Dyspnea
Cough (frothy, productive cough sometimes blood tinged)
Crackles
5
Q
Treatment
A
Resp Support
Treat cause: CHF
