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Respiratory Emergencies - Coggle Diagram
Respiratory Emergencies
Croup
Patho: Inflammatory of the larynx trachea, and pharynx.
Assessment:Starts as a cold, cough,and seal-like bark
Treatment:Humidified O2 and supportive care
Tuberculosis
Patho: A bacterial infection that can infect any organ
Assessment:Will experience sob, cough, sputum
Treatment: Medicatuons per policy and patient comfortability
COPD
Patho:An obstruction of lung airflow and is not reversible
Assessment:Most pts have emphysema and are typically smokers
Treatment :O2 bronchodilator and steroids can help the airway
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Asthma, Hay fever, Anaphylaxis
Patho An allergic reaction that is inhaled or ingested:
Treatment Varies but listen carefully to patients needs:
Assessment : Assess airway and provide o2
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Patho:When the surface is disrupted air escapes into the pleural cavity
Treatment: Provide supplemental o2 and transport immediately
Assessment: ore comfortable sitting up
Epiglottitis
Patho: Inflammation of the epiglottis, which can obstruct airway
Treatment: High flow O2 and patient comfortability
Assessment:Do not suction! As this can inflame the area even more
Pertussis
Treatment: Supportive care and humidified o2
Assessment: Similar to colds but coughing spells may last up to 1 min
Patho:Airborne bacterial virus entered to the lungs
Influenza Type A
Patho Infects the lungs and trachea :
Assessment:Typical in children and transmitted by direct contact t
Treatment:Rest and hydration
COVID-19
Patho:A virus that infects your respiratory system similar to the cold, except it’s adaptability
Treatment:Rest and hydration, isolation
Assessment:Pay attention to age of patient as elderly are effectied drastically and is more severe
Pleural Effision
Patho: Collection of fluid outside the lungs
Assessement: Can go hand in hand with Chf
Treatment:Provide o2 and transport immediately to hospital
Pulmonary Embolism
Patho: A blood clot that moves through the vein that then clogs an artery
Treatment: Patient comfortability and o2 as needed, suction
Assessment:May cause cardiac arrest
RSV
Patho: Infection in the lungs
Treatment:Humidified O2, assess airway, transport
Assessment: Signs of dehydration, fever, use of abdominal muscles(belly breathing)
Bronchiolitis
Patho: Bronchioles become inflamed and fill with mucus
Treatment: Supportive care
Assessment: Be prepared for worsening respiratory distress
Hyperventilation
Patho: Rapid breathing where the level of arterial co2 falls below normal
Treatment:Instruct the patient to slow his breathing , give O2 as needed and transport
Assessment: Can be caused by anixtey or a life threatening illness
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Obstruction of Airway
Patho;airway blocked
by foreign object, secretions, or tissues
Treatment; Clear airway, open airway ,O2 as needed, transport
Assessment; May be partial or complete,