Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Difination
occurs when fluid builds up in the alveolar in your lungs
Sings and Symptoms
Treatment
medication
Causes
Breathing vomit
Pathophysiology
Involves fluid accumulation in the lungs not explained by heart failure
hypo tension
discolored skin and nails
muscle fatigue and general weakness.
dry, hacking cough
sever headaches
fast pulse rate
labored and rapid breathing
supportive care
Medical procedure
Specialists
induced coma
critical care doctor
use to protect brain, brought in with medication
vasoconstrictor
Blood pressure support
oxygen therapy
narrows blood vessels
helps increase blood pressure when it's too low
providing extra oxygen to the lungs
mechanical ventilation
using machine to move air in and out of the lungs
pulmonologist
emergency medicine doctor
treats patients in the emergency department
monitors and treats those in intensive care
treats respiratory tract diseases
complications
Blood clots
Collapsed lung
Scarring (pulmonary fibrosis)
nursing care plan
Ineffective Airway Clearance
Breathing smoke, chemicals, or salt water
Chest trauma, such as a heavy blow
Massive blood transfusion
evere inflammation of the pancreas
remove disturbances substances through respiratory tract
Impaired Gas Exchange
puts a patient on semi-flower's position
Ineffective Breathing Pattern
put chest and head on position for well breathing
nursing diagnostic findings
Imaging
Chest X-ray
Computerized tomography
heart test
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram