Respiratory Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Cyanosis Chest pain Coughing Fatigue Increased HR/BP SOB
A
Pneumothorax
2
Q
Pneumothorax management
A
MET call Oxygen therapy Obs Aspiration Chest drain management
3
Q
Haemothorax
A
Blood in the plural space
4
Q
Pneumothorax
A
Air in the plural space
5
Q
Chest pain Clammy, pale skin Tachycardia Dyspnoea Restlessness Dullness to percussion Subcutaneous emphysema
A
Haemothorax
6
Q
Haemothorax management
A
MET call Chest drain Obs Maintain semi fowlers position Pain management Reassurance Preparation for thoracentesis Ensure pre and post procedural monitoring Consider mechanical ventilation
7
Q
Pneumonia
A
Acute respiratory infection in the lungs. Alveoli filled with pus and fluid
8
Q
Cough (green, yellow or bloody mucous) Fever, sweating, chills SOB rapid or shallow breathing Chest pain (worse on inspiration) Loss of apetitite, fatigue or energy
A
Pneumonia
9
Q
Pneumonia management
A
Antibiotics Deep breathing exercises Pain management Semi fowlers position BIPAP/CPAP if required
10
Q
Acute pulmonary oedema
A
Excessive fluid in the alveolar space
11
Q
Cough
Chest pain
Frothy, blood tinged sputum
SOB at rest
A
APO
12
Q
APO management
A
MET call
Oxygen therapy
Pain management
GTN
13
Q
CPAP
A
Continuous positive airway pressure
Aids in oxygenation only
1 continuous pressure setting
14
Q
BIPAP
A
Bi-level positive airway pressure
Aids in ventilation and oxygenation
2 pressure settings (IPAP- inspiratory & EPAP- expiratory)
15
Q
Difference between ventilation and oxygenation
A
Ventilation- removal of CO2
Oxygenation- intake of oxygen
