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Respiratory Emergency - Coggle Diagram
Respiratory Emergency
Respiratory Conditions
Upper and Lower Airway Infections(Pneumonia, Bronchitis , and Epiglottitis
- Apply humidified oxygen if possible. Do not try to insert an OPA or suction airway, because the infection can completely close the airway. Make sure the patient is in a safe and comfortable position such as sitting upright. Transport immediately to the hospital
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Airway obstruction: partial and complete obstructions blocking the airway passage needed for respiration
For partial obstruction, you want to apply oxygen and transport immediately and for complete obstructions, you want to remove the obstruction, apply oxygen, and transport immediately
Pulmonary embolism
Provide supplemental oxygen and immediate transport. If obstruction occurs, suction airway as needed, and position comfortably.
Assessment
Do general primary assessment by checking responsiveness through AVPU and determine chief complaint.
Go through the A and B in ABC. Check the airway to make sure it is clear from any obstructions. Assess that the breathing is normal through checking rate of respiration, and breath sounds. If not, apply adequate ventilation through oxygen therapy.
Go through C in ABC by checking pulse rate, checking for major bleeding or any unusual skin condition.
Go through taking history through acronyms such as OPQRST and SAMPLE. Consider PASTE assessment for dyspnea.
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Consider reassessment of patient if condition worsens.
- Consider stronger form of oxygen therapy
- Consider airway management tools like an OPA or NPA
- Consider helping with respiratory medication
- Consider position of comfort or High Fowlers
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