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normal pH 7.35-7.45
normal CO2 35-45
normal HCO3 22-26
defense mechanisms of filtration; mucociliary clearance system; cough reflex;
respiratory system reflex bronchoconstriction; alveolar macrophages
alveolar compliance elasticity and expandability; how well the lungs move
conditions that increase emphysema
alveolar compliance
obesity; pneumothorax; hemothorax; pleural effusion;
conditions that decrease
pulmonary edema; atelectasis; pulmonary fibrosis;
alveolar compliance
ARDS
oxyhemoglobin relationship between oxygen saturation (pulse ox) and
dissociation curve arterial oxygen
pulse ox of 90% arterial oxygen of 60 mmHg
pulmonary diffusion gas exchange
pulmonary perfusion blood flow
flexible or rigid; NPO preparation and until gag reflex is
bronchoscopy
gone
mediastinoscopy OR procedure; evaluates lymph nodes and/or tumors
pulse oximetry measures saturation of oxygen in the blood
indications for pulse S&S of increased WOB; confusion; wheezing; rales
oximetry
pulmonary function tests measure lung volume, air flow, and diffusion capacity
(PFTs)
, allergic rhinitis; viral rhinitis; rhinosinusitis; pharyngitis;
upper respiratory disorders
peritonsillar abscess; obstructive sleep apnea;
allergic rhinitis allergies and inflammation; intermittent or persistent
viral rhinitis common cold
sinus infection; influenza; acute, chronic, and/or
rhinosinusitis
recurrent
flu vaccine - who should 6+ months old
get it?
flu vaccine - who should < 6 months old; severe allergies to vaccine or
not get it? ingredients; rule out or history of guillain-barre
pharyngitis sore throat
risk of airway obstruction; have trach insertion kit at
peritonsillar abcess
bedside
obstruction and reduced ventilation causing hypoxemia
obstructive sleep apnea
during apneic periods that occur intermittently
(OSA)
throughout the night
what does OSA affect? sleep cycle - memory, learning, decision making
causes of OSA obesity or central (neurological)
risk factors of OSA obesity; male gender; post-menopausal; advanced age
manifestations of OSA snoring; sleepiness; significant other reports
hypertension; stroke; pulmonary hypertension and cor
consequences of OSA
pulmonale; arrhythmias
treatment of OSA CPAP/BiPAP; surgery; weight loss (obesity related)
smoking - more likely to heart disease; stroke; lung cancer
develop
know reasons for quitting; understand expectations; get
smoking - quitting
help; talk to healthcare provider
atelectasis collapse of the alveoli
decreased ventilation or something that blocks the
cause of atelectasis
movement of air into and out of the alveoli