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What can we do for hospitalized smokers?

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Welbutrin: antidepressant that helps ease nicotine withdrawal

Nicotine Patch
-SE = dizziness, sleeping problems, vivid dreams

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Are cigarette quitting treatments more effective in men or women?

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Men b/c women are less likely to quit b/c of weight gain that happens after quitting.

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Traumatic Problems of the Respiratory System

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chest trauma - pneumothorax
epistaxis caused by:
-dry mucous membranes
-substance abuse
-infections (local or systemic)
-HTN
-bleeding disorders
-anticoagulant therapy
-trauma
-high flow O2
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Tx for nosebleeds

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  • calm the person
  • sit up with head slightly forward
  • apply pressure for 5-15min
  • seek medical attention if bleeding doesn’t stop
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Vascular Problems of Respiratory System

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PE (leading cause is DVT)
Pulmonary HTN (increased pulmonary pressure d/t pulmonary vascular resistance to blood flow through arteries and arterioles) 
Cor Pulmonale (enlargement of R ventricle secondary to disease of lung, thorax or pulmonary HTN)
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Pulmonary Edema

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in alveoli and interstitial spaces

complication of heart and lung diseases

most common cause = left-sided HF

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PE: Etiology and Pathophysiology

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  • blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by thrombus, fat, or air embolus or tumor tissue
  • clot in venous system into pulmonary circulation then lodges in small blood vessel and obstructs alveolar perfusion
  • most often affects lower lobes (cause vessels are smaller than in upper lungs)
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Types of PEs

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DVT: deep vein thrombosis
VTE: venous thromboembolism (originates in one place a piece breaks off and travels until it gets stuck)
Saddle Embolus: large thrombus at arterial bifurcation

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Risk Factors for PE

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  • immobility or reduced mobility
  • surgery w/in 3 months (esp. pelvic or lower extremity)
  • history of VTE
  • cancer
  • obesity
  • oral contraceptives/hormone therapy
  • smoking
  • prolonged air travel
  • heart failure
  • pregnancy
  • clotting disorders
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Manifestations of PE

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depends on type, size, and extent of emboli

  • dysnpea (most common manifestation)
  • mild-moderate hypoxemia

other symptoms include: tachypnea, cough, chest pain, hemoptysis, crackles, wheezing, fever, tachycardia, syncope, pulmonic heart sound

massive PE symptoms = change in mental status, hypotension, impending doom, death

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PE Diagnostic Tools

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D-Dimer (blood test): normal value <250ng/mL

  • elevated w/ clot degradation
  • could have false negatives with small PE as it may not be releasing enough to show up on blood work

Spiral (helical) CT scan/CT angiography or CTA:

  • most common, requires contrast
  • 3D pic of pulmonary vasculature

Ventilation Perfusion (V/Q) scan:

  • used if pt cannot have contrast
  • 2 components: perfusion scanning with radioisotope injection, ventilation scanning with radioactive gas inhaled
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Additional tests to look at for PE (not diagnostic)

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arterial blood gas
chest x-ray
electrocardiogram (ruling out MI)
troponin levels
b-type natriuretic peptide
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Drug Therapy for PE

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Anticoagulation: stops clot from getting bigger

  • heparin: monitor PTT (antidote = protamine sulfate)
  • warfarin: monitor PT

Fibrinolytic agents: dissolve clot
-ex) tPA and Alteplase (activase)

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Drug Therapy Monitoring for PE

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monitor for bleeding in unusual places:

  • gums
  • stool
  • hematuria
  • hematemesis
  • bruising for no reasons
  • nose bleeds
  • tachycardia and hypotension
  • severe HA

monitor CBC (can show bleeding we can’t see)

avoid IM injections
use electric razor

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Surgical Therapy for PE

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Pulmonary embolectomy for massive PE
-when pt is unstable hemodynamically and thrombolytic therapy is contraindicated

Percutaneous catheter embolectomy or endovascular u/s delivered thrombolysis

Inferior vena cava (IVC) filter: prevents migration of clots in pulmonary system

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Nursing Management of PE

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prevention:

  • SCDs
  • ambulation
  • anticoagulation

immediate treatment:

  • bed rest in semi fowlers
  • assess cardiopulmonary status
  • O2
  • fluids
  • medication

pt support for anxiety, dyspnea, fear

education:

  • long term anticoagulation therapy
  • measures to prevent VTE
  • importance of follow ups
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Acute Bronchitis

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self-limiting inflammation of bronchi

most caused by viruses, but can be triggered by pollution, smoking, sinusitis, asthma

symptoms = cough, clear/purulent sputum, HA, fever, malaise, dyspnea, chest pain

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Acute Bronchitis: Diagnosis and Tx

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Diagnosis: based on assessment of breath sounds (crackles or wheezes)

Tx: symptoms relief and prevention of pneumonia

  • cough suppressant, oral fluids, humidifier
  • beta 2 agonist inhaler
  • avoid irritants
  • if due to influenza, can take antiviral within 48 hours
  • see HCP sx last longer than 4 weeks
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Flu: Risk Factor

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  • older than 50
  • younger than 3
  • chronic cardiac or pulmonary disease
  • long-term care facility residents
  • hospitalization in past year
  • immunocompromised
  • pregnant women in 2nd and 3rd trimester
  • heath care workers (transmit it to high risk groups)
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Flu: Subjective/Objective Data

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abrupt onset of:

  • fever
  • HA
  • aches
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • fatigue

lung sounds are usually clear

symptoms last about a week (longer for elderly)

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Flu: Interventions

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Prevention: vaccine and sneeze protection
Supportive measures: tx symptoms
Antiviral med (Tamiflu): decreases length and severity of sx by at least 1 day (need to take w/in first 48 hours)

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Flu: Complication

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Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia

  • pt starts to improve but then worsens
  • tx w/ antibiotics is usually effective

also could get bronchitis, otitis media, sinusitis (can be treated)

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Pneumonia: Definition

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Acute Inflammation of alveolar spaces causing consolidation of lung tissue as alveoli fill with exudate

Gas exchange difficult -> hypoxia and hypercapnia

Can be:
lobar = affects section of lung
bronchopneumonia = affects patches throughout lung

cause can be microbes, chemical (aspiration), fungal

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3 ways organisms can reach the lung:

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  1. aspiration (normal flora lives in airway)
  2. inhalation: inhaling microbes like black mold
  3. hematogenous: spread from one place of the body to another
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CAP Risk factors
community acquired pneumonia (not in hospital for 14 days of onset of symptoms) - smoking - COPD - flu - long term care facility - HIV - DM
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MCAP Risk Factors
HAP >48 hours post admission VAP >48 hours after ET tube insertion HCAP - 2 day hospitalization w/in 90 days - - long term care facility resident - IV, chemo, or wound care w/in 30 days (even if it was in your home) - received dialysis in hospital or clinic setting -MDR (multi-drug resistance): huge issue for tx
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Pneumonia: S/O data
usually bacterial if there is abrupt onset - fever/chills - cough with purulent sputum - crackles or decreased breath sounds if consolidated - pleuritic chest pain (pain with inspiration or coughing, sharp or stabbing) - anorexia - cyanosis = late symptom elderly present w/ lethargy, change in mental status, tachypnea, dehydration, hypothermia
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Pneumonia: Dx tools
- CBC: leukocytosis with shift to left - chest xray: positive for infiltrate - sputum culture: positive (obtain before starting antibiotics - ABG: indicate hypoxemia
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Complications of Pneumonia
``` Atelectasis Pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) Pleural effusion (fluid in pleural space) bacteremia (blood infection) pneumothorax meningitis acute respiratory failure sepsis/septic shock ```
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Pneumonia: Planning/Intervention
Prevention is best (stop smoking, vaccines): In community - nutrition, rest, hygiene, avoid URI exposure, if URI seek medical care after 7 days of persistent sx In hospital - frequent position changes, aseptic technique with suctioning, hand washing, assess for gag reflex to return after procedure where pt is sedated
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Pneumonia: Nursing Interventions
- monitor VS 4h or as ordered - assess lung sounds, breathing patterns, sputum color and thickness each shift - O2 therapy (humidification when appropriate) - bedrest w/ BRP at first (allow for rest for hypoxia, semi to high fowlers in bed) - hand washing - mouth care - TC & DB - IS (hourly) - Respiratory Therapy (may need nebulizer) - Suctioning PRN - maintain IV access - assess mental status
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Pneumonia: Medications
Antibiotics (start broad then go narrow): - macrolides: azithromycin (Zithromax) - fluoroquinolones: levofloxacin (Levaquin) - beta-lactams: ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - Antipneumococcal, antipseudomonal beta-lactams: piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn) Cough medications: - guaifenesis (robitussin, mucinex) - expectorant (stimulates cough) - antitussive (suppress cough at night so they can rest)
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TB: Definition and Risk Factors
infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis spread via airborne droplets (airborne precautions) transmission requires close, frequent, prolonged exposure - poor, underserved, and minorities - immunosuppressed - foreign-born - living or working in institutions
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MDR-TB
resistant to 2 of the most potent first line anti-TB drugs causes: - incorrect prescribing (overprescribing) - lack of public health case management - non-adherence - lack of funding for education and prevention
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TB: Manifestations
takes 2-3 weeks to develop symptoms initial sx: dry cough that becomes productive, fever, malaise, anorexia, weight loss, low-grade fever, night sweats late sx: dyspnea and hemoptysis generalized flu like symptoms *Immunosuppressed and older adults less likely to have fever and other signs of infection
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TB: Complications
When TB infects other organs, acute and long-term complications may occur - spinal issues - CNS (bacterial meningitis) - abdomen: peritonitis - other organs: kidneys, adrenal glands, lymph nodes and urogenital tract
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TB: DX tests
TST (tuberculin skin test) - injection in ventral forearm - site inspection for induration in 48-72 hours - induration= palpable, raised, hardened, swollen area (not red) * indicates development of antibodies following exposure to TB Chest x-ray: cannot use alone to make dx Bacteriologic studies: TB culture is gold standard (3 consecutive sputum samples at 8-24 hour intervals) - definitive dx takes up to 6 weeks
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TB: Drug Therapy
Active TB: Initial drugs (8wk-3months): isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol Continuation (18wks): isoniazid and rifampin *adverse SE = non-viral hepatitis (monitor liver function)
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MDR-TB: Drug Therapy
sensitivity test determines drugs initial drugs: 5 different ones for at least 6 months continuation: 4 drugs for 18-24 months DOT: direct observation therapy - non-adherence is major factor in NDR-TB - watch pt take drugs - expensive but public health strategy to ensure adherence
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TB: Nursing Interventions for Acute Care
airborne isolation: - single room w/ 6-12 airflow exchanges/hour - healthcare workers wear HEPA masks (fit tested) - administer drug therapy - teach pt to prevent spread - pt wear mask outside of room - identify and screen close contact Ambulatory care: (may go home even if culture are positive) do monthly sputum cultures two consecutive negative cultures = noninfectious notify public health nurse follow up and DOT

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