Pulmonary Edema Flashcards

1
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What is pulmonary Edema

A

fluid accumulation in the alveoli

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Etiology

A
L sided heart failure
IV fluid overload
Smoke inhalation
Aspiration
IV drug abuse
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Patho

A

Fluid from blood gets into the interstitial space - alveoli - decreased resp function

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Manifestations

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Dyspnea
Cough (frothy, productive cough sometimes blood tinged)
Crackles

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5
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Treatment

A

Resp Support

Treat cause: CHF

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