How is peripheral edema rated?
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+1, +2, +3, etc. the higher the number, the greater the swelling
Bradycardia / oligopnea
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Decreased RR/Less than 12/irregular rhythm
erythema
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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
jaundice
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yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation
of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
Cheyne-Stokes breathing
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periods of deep breathing alternating with periods of apnea
If LOC is lethargic, somnolent, sleepy...
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Consider sleep apnea or excessive o2 therapy
Vital signs
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, RR, pulse, BP, temperature, spO2
Admission notes
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Admitting diagnosis, history of present illness, chief complaint, past medical
history
tactile fremitus
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a tremulous vibration of the chest wall during speaking that is palpable on
physical examination
hyperesonant percussion
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Booming in lung area either pneumothorax or emphysema
status asthmaticus
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, a prolonged, extremely severe, life-threatening asthma attack
Stridor breath sounds
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high-pitched, harsh sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or
an obstruction in the upper airway
HR over 100bpm
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Tachycardia / oxygen therapy
tension pneumothorax
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A life-threatening collection of air within the pleural space; the volume and
pressure have both collasped the involved lung and caused a shift of the
mediastinal structures to the opposite side.
Hypovolemia
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+1, +2, +3, etc. the higher the number, the greater the swelling
Bradycardia / oligopnea
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Decreased RR/Less than 12/irregular rhythm
erythema
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redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries
jaundice
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yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation
of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood
Cheyne-Stokes breathing
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periods of deep breathing alternating with periods of apnea
If LOC is lethargic, somnolent, sleepy...
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Consider sleep apnea or excessive o2 therapy
Vital signs
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, RR, pulse, BP, temperature, spO2
Admission notes
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Admitting diagnosis, history of present illness, chief complaint, past medical
history
tactile fremitus
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a tremulous vibration of the chest wall during speaking that is palpable on
physical examination
hyperesonant percussion
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Booming in lung area either pneumothorax or emphysema
status asthmaticus
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, a prolonged, extremely severe, life-threatening asthma attack
Stridor breath sounds
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high-pitched, harsh sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or
an obstruction in the upper airway
HR over 100bpm
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Tachycardia / oxygen therapy
tension pneumothorax
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A life-threatening collection of air within the pleural space; the volume and
pressure have both collasped the involved lung and caused a shift of the
mediastinal structures to the opposite side.
Hypovolemia
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