Pulmonary Odema Flashcards
1
Q
Immersion pulmonary odema
what is it?
A
acute (sudden) pulmonary oedema when immersed (swimming or diving)
2
Q
Immersion pulmonary odema
risk?
A
hypertension, cold water immersion, over hydration, panic underwater, stress, poor fitness
3
Q
Immersion pulmonary odema
S&S
A
Chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, pink and frothy sputum, hypoxia
4
Q
Immersion pulmonary odema
1st aid
A
remove from water, 999, dr abc, still and upright, keep warm, o2
5
Q
Pulmonary oedema
what is it
A
pulmonary: lung
oedema: fluid build up
6
Q
Pulmonary oedema
risk
A
high blood pressure, drowning, heart failure
7
Q
Pulmonary oedema
S&S
A
WEAK pulse, hypoxia, shortness of breath
8
Q
Pulmonary oedema
1st aid
A
remove from danger eg. water, 999, dr abc, 02
