Clinical Connections Flashcards
Nasal Flaring
Is the widening of the nostrils.
Sign of Respiratory Distress.
Signs of Nasal Flaring
Increase airway resistance.
Lungs are stiffer.
Pull air more rapidly
Alar Collapse
The reverse of nasal flaring.
Sign of nasal obstruction
Epistaxis
Nosebleeds
Occur during periods of low humidity
Anterior Nosebleeds
90% are stopped at home by pitching the nostrils
Posterior Nosebleeds
Usually originates from an artery located in the back of the nasal cavity.
Rhinitis
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity
Signs of Rhinitis
Swelling of the mucous
Excessive mucous production
Nasal Congestion
Sinusitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes
Adenoids
Infected and Swollen Pharyngeal Tonsils
Signs of Adenoids
Inspired air through the nose becomes partially or completely blocked.
They become mouth breathers.
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Signs of Otitis Media
Common in young children
Recent history of sore throat.
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the larynx. Accompanied by vocal cord edema
Signs of Laryngitis
Hoarseness
Complete loss of voice
History of heavy smoker
History of bacterial infection
Very dry Air
Poster-extubation Laryngeal edema
When the endotracheal tube is placed for extended period of time
Treatment drug is Racemic epinephrine
Croup
Inspiratory stridor
Signs of Croup
In small children
inspiratory
barking
brassy sounds
upper airway obstruction
Major Causes of Croup
Laryngotracheobronchi-tis
Acute epiglottitis- life threatening emergency
