6.1 Respiratory Part 1 Flashcards
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Respiratory ABC’s
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A - Airway
B - Breathing
C - Circulation
Cannot have B without A, and cannot have C without B
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Oxygen Therapy
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- Mainstay of initial treatment
- Advanced airways used as a last resort
- Medications used to reduce infection/inflammation
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Work of Breathing
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- The amount of oxygen/energy consumption needed by respiratory muscles to produce enough ventilation/respiration to meet metabolic demands of the body
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Assessment
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- Accessory Muscles to Breathe (Retractions)
- Skin color
- Nasal Flaring
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Symmetrical Chest Expansion
- Ability to communicate in full sentences
VITALS - Pulse oximetry
- Breath sounds
- Full vitals
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Room Oxygen
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- Room air is 21% oxygen
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Oxygen Therapy
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- Administration of supplemental oxygen greater than 21%
- Decreases work of breathing
- Reduces myocardial stress
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Hypoxemia
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- Decrease in arterial oxygen in the blood
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Hypoxia
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- Decrease in oxygen supply to the tissue
- Can be caused by problems outside the respiratory system
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Causes of Hypoxemia
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- Sepsis
- Fever
- Anemia
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Low Oxygen Delivery Systems
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- Nasal Canula
- Simple Mask
- Partial Re-breather
- Non Re-breather
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High Flow Oxygen
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- High flow nasal canula
- Venturi Mask
- Noninvasive Positive Pressure Vent (NPPV)
- BIPAP
- CPAP
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Nasal Canula
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1 - 6 Liters per Minute
- Max 4 L/min with humidifier
- Maintain oxygen at >92% except for patients with COPD
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Fio2 (Nasal Canula)
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- Fraction of Inspired Oxygen and Gas Mixture
Room Air = 21% Fio2 Additional 4% for each liter of oxygen delivered 1 L/min = 24% 2 L/min = 28% 3 L/min = 32% 4 L/min = 36% 5 L/min = 40% 6 L/min = 44%
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Nursing TIP (Nasal Canula)
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- Constantly assessing and re-evaluating patient
- Data is gathered for oxygen via ABG’s, Pulse Oximeters, and Capnography (measures amount of exhaled carbon dioxide) - Usually around 35-45 mmHg
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Simple Mask
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- Oxygen varies from 40-60%
- Minimum flowrate is 40% = 5 L/min
- 55-60% = 8 L/min
- Delivered temporarily after surgery while recovering or if there is rapid change in patients oxygenation
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Nursing TIP (Simple Mask)
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- Assess for signs of respiratory distress
Use of accessory muscles, nasal flaring, prolonged capillary refill >3 seconds, reports of dyspnea or SOB
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Partial Re-breather
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- 60-75% Fio2 = 6-11 L/min
- Used for patients with extremely low levels of oxygen
- Mask with reservoir bag
- Make sure bag is always inflated
- Educate patient on making sure to not kink the bag
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NURSING TIP (Partial Re-breather)
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- Medical history will tell you what you need to look out for in patients
- A-fib can cause blood clots which may cause hypoxemia
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Non Re-breather
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- 10-15 L/min
- Mask with reservoir bag and exhalation ports to prevent room air from entering
- Highest oxygen to be delivered from low oxygen delivery systems
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NURSING TIP (Non Re-breather)
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- Oxygen greater than 50% for 24-48 hours can cause injury to the lungs
- Can cause crackles upon auscultation, cough and dyspnea
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High Flow Nasal Canula
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- 30-60 L/min with combination of heat and humidity
- Decreases mucous membrane damage and better tolerated
- Used for a lot of COVID patients
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Nursing TIP (High Flow Nasal Canula)
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- Humidifiers are a source of infection
- Be sure to change out humidifiers as per hospital policy
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Venturi Mask
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- High flow oxygen Fio2 24-50%
- Each color valve can deliver a different flow of oxygen
Blue - 24% Fio2 - 3 L/min
Orange - 50% Fio2 - 15 L/min - Used for patients with “hypoxic drive”
- Includes COPD patients
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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Vent (NPPV)
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- Also commonly used for patients with COPD, hypercarbia and acute asthma attack.
- Allows alveoli to open and prevent intubation
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BiPAP-
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- Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- 2 pressure settings allowing more air to get in and out
- Used for atelectasis post surgery
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CPAP
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- Goal is to expand collapsed alveoli
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Specific setting that remains throughout the night. Patients may have difficulty exhaling due to constant positive pressure
- Common for OSA (Sleep Apnea)
- Used for Atelectasis post surgery
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Oxygen Toxicity
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- Lung damage from too much supplemental oxygen
- Occurs when oxygen levels greater than 50% is administered for an extended period of time
MANIFESTATIONS - Substernal discomfort
- Dyspnea
- Progressive respiratory difficulty
- Fatigue
- Malaise
- Paresthesia
- Restlessness
- Alveolar Atelectasis
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Oxygen Toxicity Management
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- PREVENTION IS THE BEST MANAGEMENT
- Use lowest effective concentrations of oxygen
- Use of CPAP to prevent/reverse atelectasis
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Upper Airway Obstruction
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- Rapid assessment essential (inspection, palpation, auscultation)
- Call code team
- Airway is priority (emergency endotracheal intubation)
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Endotracheal Intubation
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- Passing endotracheal tube (ETT) through mouth or nose into trachea
- Provides patent airway
- Allows for mechanical ventilation and removal of secretions
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After Intubation of Endotracheal Tube
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- Check symmetry of chest expansion
- Auscultate chest sounds both anterior and posterior
- Obtain capnography as indicated
- X-ray to ensure proper tube placement
- Check cuff pressure every 6-8 hours
- Monitor for aspiration
- Ensure high humidity (should be able to see mist in T-piece)
- Administer O2 concentration as prescribed by provider
- Secure tube with tape (cut ends if longer than 3 inches to prevent kinking)
- Insert mouth device to prevent patient from biting the tube
- Use sterile suctioning to prevent infection
- Prevent atelectasis by repositioning patient every 2 hours
- Provide suction and oral hygiene as needed
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Extubation (removal of ETT)
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- Explain procedure
- Have self-inflating bag and mask ready incase ventilatory assistance is needed after extubation
- Suction tracheobronchial tree, remove tape, deflate cuff
- Give 100% oxygen for a few breaths and insert new sterile suction catheter inside
- Have patient inhale, and at peak inspiration, remove the tube and suctioning airway as being pulled out.
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Post Extubation
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- High Fowler position give heated/humidified face mask oxygen
- Monitor RR, chest excursion, stridor, color change, mental status
- Monitor O2 Saturation (pulse ox)
- Patient should be NPO (only ice chips)
- Provide oral hygiene
- Educate patient on deep breathing exercises
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Endotracheal Tube Complications
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D - Displacement of ETT
O - Obstruction of tube/airways
P - Pneumothorax (air in pleural spaces)
E - Equipment Failure
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Tracheostomy
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- Used with complete airway obstructions that cannot be passed by ETT
- May also be used for patients who have had a prolonged ETT
- Opening of airway directly into trachea
- Have extra trach tube and smaller size next to bed at all times
- Always have suctioning equipment ready to maintain patency
- Hyperoxygenation patients before suctioning
- Patient should be in semi-fowler position
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Non Invasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)
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CPAP/BiPAP
- May eliminate need for ETT or tracheostomy
- Used during respiratory arrest, serious dysrhythmias, cognitive impairment, head/facial trauma
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Nursing Process CPAP/BiPAP
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Systemic Assessment of All Body Systems
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- Vitals
- Oxygen status
- Secretions
- Neurological Status
- Coping/Emotional Needs
- Comfort Level
- Ability to communicate
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Equipment Assessment
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- Collaborate with Respiratory Therapist (RT)
- Device Settings
- Evaluation of Alarms
- Check tubes, oxygen source, and seal of mask on patient
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Goals
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- Maintain patent airways and gas exchange
- Absence of trauma/infection
- Attain optimal mobility
- Adjustment to non-verbal methods of communication
- Successful coping measures
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Nursing Diagnosis
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- Impaired gas exchange
- Ineffective airway clearance
- Risk for trauma
- Impaired physical mobility
- Impaired verbal communication
- Defensive coping
- Powerlessness
- Anxiety related to CPAP, BiPAP, Hypoxia
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Collaborative Problems
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- Requires working with RT
- Alteration in cardiac function
- Barotrauma from high pressure oxygen delivery (injury from air pressure)
- Pulmonary infection
- Sepsis
- Delirium
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NURSING INTERVENTIONS
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Enhancing Gas Exchange
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- Good use of analgesics without suppressing respiratory drive
(Especially important for surgical patients) - Frequent repositioning to diminish effects of immobility
- Monitor fluid balance by assessing peripheral edema, I&O, daily weights
- Administer medication to control primary disease
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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
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- Postural drainage (drainage of lung secretions via gravity)
- Chest percussion/vibration
- Breathing retraining
GOALS - Remove secretions
- Improve ventilation
- Increase efficacy of respiratory muscles
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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT)
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- Uses gravity to remove bronchial secretions and then suctioning
- High-frequency chest wall oscillation with a vest can be used instead of percussion and vibration
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Effective Airway Clearance
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- Assess lung sounds every 2-4 hours
- Clear airways (suctioning)
- CPT
- Position changes
- Promoting mobility
- Provide humidification of airway
- Administer medications
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Trauma and Infection
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- Tube care
- Cuff management
- Scrupulous oral care
- Elevation of HOB
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Other Interventions
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- Range of motion and mobility
- Communication methods
- Stress reduction techniques
- Promote coping for patient
- Include family teachings
- Monitor complications
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Thoracic Surgery
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Pre-Op Management
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- Verify assessment/diagnosis
- Preform incentive spirometry education
- Relieve anxiety
- Witness/verify informed consent
- Implement NPO
- Administer antibiotics on call to OR
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Post-Op Management
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- Monitor VS/Cardio/Respiratory status
- Utilize oxygen as needed
- Position to protect airway
- Promote mobility
- Maintain fluid volume and nutrition
- Monitor and maintain chest drainage systems
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Patient Education
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- Signs and symptoms to report
- Use of home respiratory treatments
- Importance of progressive activity
- Instructions on shoulder exercises
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Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
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- Most common reason for seeking healthcare
- Rhinitis/Rhinosinusitis/Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis/Adenoiditis/Laryngitis
- Early detection and interventions help avoid unnecessary complications
- Education based on prevention and health promotion (influenza/pneumonia vaccine)
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URI in Older Adults
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- Serious consequences with concurrent medical problems
- Influenza can exacerbate COPD
- Nose structure with aging may restrict airflow and predispose for geriatric rhinitis (watery drainage)
- Laryngitis is common in older adults
- Antihistamines and decongestants should be used with caution in older adults due to potential interactions with other medications
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URI Complications
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- Airway obstruction
- Hemorrhage
- Sepsis
- Meningitis (inflammation of membranes covering brain/spinal cord due to infection)
- Nuchal Rigidity (neck stiffness)
- Medicamentosa (nasal congestion from extended use of topical decongestants)
- Trismus (inflammation of chewing muscle of jaw)
- Dysphagia
- Aphonia (damage to mouth causing loss of ability to speak)
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Health History
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O - Onset L - Location D - Duration C - Characteristics A - Aggravating Factors R - Relieving Factors T - Timing S - Severity
- Also ask about cough/sputum
- Recent travel
- Vaccine status
- Signs and symptoms
- Inspection of nose/neck/throat/lymph nodes
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Nursing Interventions
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- Elevate Head
- Ice collar to reduce inflammation
- Hot pack to reduce congestion
- Analgesics/Antibiotics
- Gargles for sore throat
- Pharyngitis - Needs new toothbrush after 24-48 hours after starting antibiotics
- Alternative communication
- 2-3L of liquid a day
- Soft bland diet
- Rest
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Patient Education
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- Prevention (hand hygiene)
- When to contact healthcare provider
- Need to complete full antibiotic regime
- Annual flu shot
- Pneumococcal vaccine for 65+ and high risk patients (smokers, lung pathologies)
- Discuss smoking cessations
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Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
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- Decongestant
- Acts on adrenergic receptors to release norepinephrine. This leads to vasoconstriction which shrinks nasal mucosa membranes causing less congestion.
USES
- Nasal decongestion for cold, allergies, sinuses
CAUTION
- Kidney/Liver abnormalities
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- HTN
SIDE EFFECTS
- HTN
- Nervousness
- CNS Stimulation
- Insomnia
- Tremors
- Urine Retention
- Increased HR
MONITOR
- BP and HR
EDUCATION
- Monitor BP for HTN and only use as directed
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Dextromethorphan (Delsym)
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- Antitussives (non-opioid)
- Depresses cough center in medulla oblongata (goes through first pass metabolism)
USES
- Dry, nonproductive cough
CAUTION
- Atopic syndrome caused by histamine releases
- Hallucinations if taken too much
SIDE EFFECTS
- Drowsiness/Nausea
- Rash
- Difficulty Breathing
Monitor
- Drug interactions, mental status, St. John Wort interactions
Education
- 30 minutes before meals
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Codeine
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- Antitussives (opioid)
- Suppresses cough and often mixed with antihistamines and expectorants
CAUTION
- History of drug dependance
- Respiratory pathologies
- Seizure disorders
- Hepatic Impairment
- GI disorders
- Increased intracranial pressure
SIDE EFFECTS
- Respiratory depression
- Constipation
- Pruritis
- Drug Dependance
MONITOR
- Respiratory Status
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Guaifenesin (Robitussin/Mucinex)
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- Reduces viscosity of secretions. (Increased volume decreased viscosity)
- Helps expel more secretions when coughing
SIDE EFFECTS
- Rash
MONITOR
- Discontinue if it does not help patient
EDUCATION
- Increase PO fluids to help further loosen mucus
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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- Disorder where upper airway gets partially or completely blocked in sleep
- Seen more in obese patients and older patients
- Results in apnea, hypoxia, and sleep disturbances
- Hypoxic periods affect BP and HR
MANIFESTATIONS - Insomnia, Snoring, Awake At Night, Intellectual deterioration, pulmonary hypertension, cor pulmonale (heart failure), enuresis (involuntary urination), polycythemia (blood cancer)
DIAGNOSIS - Monitor sleep
Treatment - CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen therapy, potential surgery
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Epitaxis
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- Hemorrhage from the nose in the anterior septum. May result in airway compromise and significant blood loss
RISK FACTORS - Infection, drying mucosa, trauma, HTN, arteriosclerosis, aspirin use, nose-picking, tumor, thrombocytopenia, liver disease
NURSING MANAGEMENT - ABC’s, Vitals, Cardiac monitoring and pulse ox, reduce anxiety, pinch soft portion of nose for 5-10 minutes
INTERVENTIONS - Phenylephrine spray for vasoconstriction, cauterizing with silver nitrate, gauze packing, balloon-inflated catheter inserted into nasal cavity for 3-4 days, antibiotics
TEACHING - Avoid nasal trauma, nose picking, forceful blowing, spicy foods, tobacco, exercise
- humidify to prevent dryness, pinch nose to stop bleeding, if bleeding does not stop in 15 minutes seek medical attention
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Cancer of the Larynx
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- Most common in men, and patients over age 65
RISKS - Gender, Age, Tobacco, Alcohol, African Americans, poor nutrition, Human Papillomavirus, Genetic syndromes, workplace exposures to wood dust, paint fumes, chemicals
MANIFESTATIONS - Early signs include hoarseness, persistent cough, sore throat, raspy voice, lump in neck
- Late signs include dysphagia, dyspnea, nasal obstruction, ulcerations, foul breath,
DIAGNOSTIC - Biopsy, barium swallow test, endoscopy, CT, MRI, PET scan, tumor grade and stage
MANAGEMENT
Stage 1&2 - Radiation therapy, cordectomy, endoscopic laser excision, partial laryngectomy
STAGE 3&4 - Radiation therapy, chemotherapy, chemoradiation, total laryngectomy
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Cancer of Larynx Nursing Process
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Assessment - nutrition, bmi, albumin, glucose, electrolytes,
POST OP CARE
- reduce anxiety, maintain patent airways, control secretions, alternate communication, adequate nutrition, self esteem and self care
COMPLICATIONS
- Respiratory distress, hemorrhage, infection, wound breakdown, aspiration, tracheostomas stenosis
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Atelectasis
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- Collapse of alveoli.
- Most often occurs in post-op setting
- Increased work of breathing and hypoxemia
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Atelectasis manifestations
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- Dyspnea, cough, sputum production ACUTE - Tachycardia - Tachypnea - Pleural Pain - Central cyanosis
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DIAGNOSIS ATELECTASIS
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- Crackles in lungs (resolved with deep breathing)
- Chest X-ray
- Pulse ox less than 90%
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Prevention of Atelectasis
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- Frequent turning
- Mobilization
- Incentive spirometry
- Deep breathing
- Secretion management
- Metered dose inhaler and nebulizer
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Interventions Atelectasis
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- Improve ventilation
- Remove secretions through first line defenses including
- Incentive spirometry
- Frequent turning
- Early ambulation
- Lung volume expansion maneuvars
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I-COUGH (Prevention of post-op pulmonary complications)
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I - Incentive Spirometry (10 times an hour)
C - Cough/Deep Breathe
O - Oral Care (prevent germs)
U - Understanding Education
G - Get out of Bed (helps lungs/circulation)
H - Head of Bed Elevated (30-45 degrees)
