Respiratory Pathophysiology & Nursing Flashcards
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) [pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, management, nursing management, surgical interventions]
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Pathophysiology: inflammation and fibrosis of bronchial walls > hypertrophy of sub mucousal glands > hypersecretion of mucus > loss of alveolar tissue & elastic lung fibers > results in obstruction of airflow, v surface area for gas exchange
Risk factors: bronchitis, emphysema
Clinical manifestations: decreased breath sounds, tripod positioning, oedema, hypoxaemia, cyanosis
Nursing management: pharmacology, 02 therapy, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises, hydration, nutritional support
