COPD
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, impaired airflow in the lungs
Damage to alveolar wall and loss of elasticity
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis (caused by smoking)
Air becomes trapped in alveoli due to difficult expiration; chest becomes
hyperinflated (barrel chest), chronic cough, difficulty clearing mucus
Elevate HOB when dyspnea, postural drainage
ABG COPD
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decreased O2 levels impaired gas excahnge
hypercapnia
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excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
normal stroke volume
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70 ml/beat
Left sided heart failure
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, impaired airflow in the lungs
Damage to alveolar wall and loss of elasticity
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis (caused by smoking)
Air becomes trapped in alveoli due to difficult expiration; chest becomes
hyperinflated (barrel chest), chronic cough, difficulty clearing mucus
Elevate HOB when dyspnea, postural drainage
ABG COPD
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decreased O2 levels impaired gas excahnge
hypercapnia
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excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
normal stroke volume
Give this one a try later!
70 ml/beat
Left sided heart failure
