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