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An elderly, 70-year-old, female patient. upon examination you discover she…
An elderly, 70-year-old, female patient. upon examination you discover she has developed a viral infection of the lungs. She has been admitted for observation. Fluid in the lungs is called pneumonia. How does fluid in the lungs affect gas exchange? How did moving to a higher altitude possibly contribute to her respiratory problems?
She went to the emergency room for breathing difficulty,
moved to Colorado. elevation 6,800 ft. above sea level.
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fast, shallow breathing, wet wheezing cough.
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anatomy: lungs
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larynx
air pathway, warms and moistens air.(voice box)
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lungs: spongy material, air filled sacs.
physiology: lungs
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diffusion of oxygen, oxygen molecules latch onto red blood cells
cells in the lungs
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epithelial cells: secretes mucous, lubricates and protects the lungs
gas laws: diffusion
Boyle's Law states that: the Pressure of a fixed mass of gas is inversely proportional to its volume
partial pressure:When ventilation is sufficient, oxygen enters the alveoli at a high rate, and the partial pressure of oxygen in the alveoli remains high.
fluid in the alveoli prevents from gas exchange to occur in those areas,
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pneumonia left untreated will result in the infection spreading through the blood, to the heart; urinary tract infection
pneumonia has an effect on the cardiovascular system, with insufficient amount of oxygen and spread of infection
infection can contaminate the blood which goes to the heart, there for the spread of infection to the heart which can result in:
tachycardia,heart attacks, and ultimately heart failure.
insuffcient amounts of oxygen to the cardiovascular system can result in abnormal blood circulation.
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ATM or atmopheric pressure has increased, which is why the brain is signaling her to breath faster.
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