Approach to Disorders of Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Signs of UPPER airway obstruction
CROUP
anaphylaxis
foreign body aspiration
A
changes in voice, cry or barking cough stridor (inspiratory) poor chest rise poor air entry on auscultation drooling, snoring or gurgling sounds
2
Q
Signs of LOWER airway obstruction
Bronchiolitis
Asthma
A
tachypnea
wheezing (expiratory)
prolonged expiratory phase w/ increased expiratory effort
cough
3
Q
Signs of LUNG PARENCHYMAL DISEASE
Pneumonia Pulmonary Edema Trauma Infiltrative disease Toxins
A
tachypnea (often marked) grunting crackles and decreased air movement diminished breath sounds tachycardia
4
Q
Signs of DISORDERED CONTROL BREATHING
Neuromuscular disease
Metabolic
Drug overdose
Increased ICP
A
variable or irregular RR and pattern variable respiratory effort shallow breathing central apnea normal or decreased air movement
