Respiratory Emergencies
diseases
treatments
pathophysiology
pertinent assessment findings
Covid-19
Bronchitis
Common Cold
Croup
Diphtheria
Emphysema
Epiglottis
Influenza Type A
Pertussis
pneumonia
Pneumoniathorax
Pulmonary Embolus
Tension Pneumonia
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Tuberculosis
Bronchitis Be supportive although some of these patients do well there is still a risk for significant respiratory compromise provide appropriate oxygen therapy and allow the patient to lay in a position of comfort
Bronchitis Chronic Cough, Wheezing, Cyanosis,Tachypena
Congestive heart failure Dependent edema, Crackles edema, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Common Cold Cough Runny or Stuffy Nose Sore throat
Covid-19, Fever,Cough,Dyspnea, Chest Pain Anosmia
Croup Barking Cough, Fever Stridor, mostly seen in pediatric patients
Diphtheria Difficulty breathing and swallowing, Sore throat, thick gray buildup in throat or nose fever,
Emphysema Barrel Chest, Pursed lip breathing, Dyspnea on exertion, cyanosis, wheezing/decreased breath sounds, Mostly seen in older patients
Epiglottis, Dyspnea High fever stridor drooling difficulty swallowing sever sore throat tripod or sniffing position mostly seen in pediatric patients
Influenza Type A Cough fever sore throat fatigue
Pertussis Coughing spells whooping sounds fever
pneumonia Dyspnea chills fever cough green red or rust color sputum localized wheezing or crackles
Pneumoniathorax sudden chest pain with dyspnea decreased breath sounds subcutaneous emphysena
Pulmonary Embolus dyspnea occasionally will have sharp chest pain sudden onset tachycardia clear breath sounds initally
Tension Pneumonia severe shortness of breath diminished or absent breath sounds on one side decreased alter level of consciousness neck vein distention tracheal deviation hypotension signs of shock
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Cough wheezing fever dehydration
Tuberculosis cough fever fatigue productive bloody sputum
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Bronchilolitis
Asthma wheezing on inspiration/expiration bronchospasm
Bronchilolitis shortness of breath wheezing coughing fever dehydration tachypnea tachycardia
Anaphylaxis Flushed skin or hives generalized edema decreased blood pressure laryngeal edema with dyspnea wheezing or stridor
Epiglottis life threatening inflammatory disease of the epiglottis the small flap of tissue at the back of the throat that protects the larynx and the trachea
Respiratory Syncytial Virus caused infection in the lungs and breathing passages
Respiratory Syncytial Virus teat airways as needed humidified oxygen is helpful
Epiglottis Keep patient in comfort position and administer high flow oxygen
Bronchitis results in severe inflammation of the bronchioles
pneumonia infection in the lungs the infection collects in the surrounding normal lung tissues impairing the lungs ability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
pneumonia airway support provide the supplemental oxygen use oxygen with adjuncts provide supportive measures if needed evaluate patient treatment through reassessment and prepare for possible deterioration in the patients conditions
Pertussis you may have to suction thick secretions and provide oxygen by most appropriate means
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Influenza Type A is a virus that has crossed the animal/human barrier and has infected humans recently reaching a pandemic level with the h1n1 strain
Influenza Type A treatment may include high flow oxygen with suction if needed
Covid 19 administer high flow oxygen comfort the patient
Covid 19 is a respiratory disease that is caused by the virus sars cov 2 the virus is a coronavirus similar to the common cold
Tuberculosis administer high flow oxygen give patient comfort if needed
Tuberculosis disease that attacks the lungs and that can remain dormant in a persons lungs for decades then reactive many strains are resistant to antibiotics tb is spread by cough
Congestive heart failure damaged ventricles and failure of heart as a pump attempt by heart to compensate with increased rate enlarged left ventricle backup fluid into the lungs and body as the heart fails to pump adequately
Asama administer or assist with mdi if the patient has one give high flow oxygen Be prepared to suction.Provide aggressive airway management, oxygen, and prompt transport.
Anaphylaxis remove offending agent Maintain the airway.Transport rapidly.Administer epinephrine.
pneumothorax Provide supplemental oxygen. Transport promptly. Monitor carefully.
Pulmonary embolism Supplemental oxygen is mandatory. Position comfortably. If hemoptysis is present, clear airway immediately. Transport promptly.
Asthma is an acute spasm of the bronchioles associated with excessive mucus production and with swelling of the mucous lining of the respiratory passages
Anaphylaxis allergic reaction to an inhaled ingested or injected substance the substance it self allergen is not the cause of the allergic reaction either
Croup administer humidifier oxygen give comfort as needed
Croup is caused by inflammation and swelling of the pharynx larynx and trachea
Pneumoniathorax chest pain