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anyone in respiratory failure
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-give 100% oxygen!!!
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1 step for someone who has CHF or severe pulmonary edema
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-give nitroglycerin which is a vasodilator
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Single mores important intervention for pulmonary pt
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-BiPAP
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Initial eval of pts- must assess...
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1. the volume status of pt
2. the adequacy of circulatory support 3. the role of presence of precipitating factor and/or comorbidities |
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treatment- maintaining adequate BP
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-O2 therapy: CPAP, BiPAP, intubation last resort
-Vasodilators: NItrates, loop diuretics, morphine |
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Cardiogenic shock
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-mechanical cardiac assistance: intraaortic balloon counterpulsation, internally implanted left ventricular assist device
-both require immediate Cardiologist assistance |
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asthma
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-BOTH-mucus and bronchial spasm
-cough common -beware the "silent chest syndrome" -HR >120 assoc with more respiratory distress -pulse ox and peak flows are imperative |
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asthma work up
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-ABG- only after pt is tired or not responding to therapy
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Asthma tx
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-100% O2
-B-agonist therapy is Albuterol |