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