Lung Diseases: Pulmonary Edema

Question 1

define pulmonary edema

Answer 1

excess fluid in interstitial spaces and alveoli

Question 2

causes of pulmonary edema

Answer 2

HF, acute coronary ischemia (most common), arrhythmias, valve disorders, excess IV fluids, trauma

Question 3

2 forms of pulmonary edema

Answer 3

cardiogenic and noncardiogenic

Question 4

cause of cardiogenic PE

Answer 4

increased pressure in the heart

- CHF

Question 5

causes of noncardiogenic PE

Answer 5

fluid leaks into alveoli due to leaky capillaries

- ARDS, high altitudes, neurogenic, drugs, PE, viral infection, lung injury, toxics, smoke inhalation, near drowning

Question 6

S/S

Answer 6

restlessness, anxiety, blood-tinged sputum

Question 7

S/S of acute

Answer 7

SOB, wheezing, anxiety, frothy sputum tinged with blood, chest pain, palpitations, feelings of drowning

Question 8

S/S of chronic

Answer 8

• SOB with activity, wheezing, weight gain due to fluid buildup, LE swelling, fatigue, dyspea

Question 9

S/S of high altitude edema

Answer 9

SOB, cough, fever, frothy sputum tinged with blood, palpitations, chest discomfort, headaches

Question 10

dx pulmonary edema

Answer 10

xray = primary method

also use pulse ox or blood tests

Question 11

how does it affect breathing

Answer 11

SOB, wheezing, cough, crackles, increased RR

Question 12

breath sounds

Answer 12

fine crackles (rales) during inspriation

Question 13

PT for PE

Answer 13

ROM, aerobic endurance, strengthening, functional activites

Question 14

PT continued

Answer 14

airway clearance via percussion, coughing, pursed lip breathing, suction, segmental breathing, incentive spirometry, education, energy conservation,