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Respiratory Emergencies - Coggle Diagram
Respiratory Emergencies
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Croup
Inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea
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Bronchiolitis
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Bronchioles become inflamed, swell, and fill with mucus
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Influenza type A
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Symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headache, and fatigue.
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COVID-19
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Preferentially affects the elderly, those living in close quarters with one another, and those with weakened immune systems
Transmitted by aerosol droplets, and airborne particles
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Tuberculosis/ TB
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Patients often complain of fever, coughing, fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss.
Wear gloves, eye protection, and an N-95 respirator at minimum
Acute pulmonary edema
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Usually, a result of congestive heart failure
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In severe cases, a frothy pink sputum forms at the nose and mouth
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Provide CPAP if indicated and allowed by protocol, transport promptly
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Asthma, hay fever, anaphylaxis
Result of an allergic reaction to inhaled, ingested, or injected substance
In some cases, the allergen cannot be identified/ there is no identifiable allergen
Asthma is an acute spasm of smaller air passages (bronchioles), associated with excess mucus production and swelling of the mucus membranes.
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Asthma attack may be caused by allergic reaction to foods or allergens or severe emotional distress, exercise, and respiratory infections.
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Allergens include pet dander, pollen, and dust mites
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Treat with epinephrine, oxygen, and antihistamines
For asthma patients, be prepared to suction, assist patient with prescribed inhaler, provide aggressive airway management, oxygen, and prompt transport
spontaneous pneumothorax
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Transport promptly, monitor carefully
Pleural Effusion
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Can stem from infection, irritation, congestive heart failure, or cancer
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Provide oxygen, transport promptly
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Pulmonary embolism
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If large enough, can cause sudden death
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If hemoptysis is present, clear the airway immediately, and transport promptly
Hyperventilation
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Anxiety, dizziness, numbness, tingling or painful spasms of the hands/feet
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Reassure the patient and provide supplemental oxygen, and transport promptly
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