Breathing

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving method that is used daily in many emergencies that involve trouble with the heart or breathing. This technique allows you to restore flow of oxygenated blood to a person’s brain and heart, and restore breathing in the person when the heart is stopped. When the heart stops, blood flow to the brain and organs stops which causes damage to these necessary body parts. Without help, the person could die within eight to ten minutes. Therefore, knowing…

As a client, there are many options regarding pain control that are available. Depending on your preference and what stage of labor you are in, we have pharmacologic drugs and nonpharmacologic techniques to accommodate your needs. Some pharmacologic drugs we have can keep you awake and block off a specific region of your body. With that option, no pain only contraction would be felt during labor. You also have the option of pain control being given through your IV. IV medications tend to have…

how well the baby is handling itself outside of the mothers womb. The doctor, midwife or the nurse performs the test. They check 5 things that are the breathing effort, heart rate, muscle tone, reflexes and the skin color. Each category gets scored with a 0, 1 or 2 depending the condition that is observed. If the baby is not breathing then the breathing effort gets a score of 0. The better the baby is doing they get a higher score but if the baby is doing bad, then it gets a lower score. These…

the respiratory tract infection. Keeping Neville’s airway clear so he can feel comfortable. • Talk to Naville and ask him how he is doing and reassure him. • Evaluate his breathing sound, pattern, depth, and effectiveness. • Assist Neville with the comfortable position and encourage him to do pursed-lips breathing technique. • Teach him the controlled cough technique. • Offer him more pillow and blanket to keep him warm and comfort while he is lying in bed and him if he wish to…

before 37 weeks is considered premature. Due to an immature respiratory system, a baby may have trouble breathing. Before the baby is born, the lungs are filled with a liquid that helps them to develop and grow, however during birth, this fluid is absorbed so that they can take in the surrounding air (Breathing support for premature babies n.d.). Premature infants are at high risk for developing breathing problems because their lungs are not mature enough to make this adjustment. Preterm babies…

What is COPD? COPD(Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)is a combination of multiple diseases involving the respiratory system. Outside of the disease, the Respiratory System should be allowed to perform ventilation, the physical process of breathing, breath involuntarily, and perform the process of respiration. A normal human would be able to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide without a problem. JMB How Is COPD caused? One of the main causes of COPD is secondhand smoke,…

Exercise interventions such as pursed lip breathing is a very common technique to reduce shortness of breath, improve gas exchange and activity limitations in COPD patients (Van Gestel et al., 2011). The controlled breathing program will consist of relaxation exercise, pursed-lip breathing, active expiration, diaphragmatic breathing and respiratory muscle training derived from pulmonary rehabilitation processes (Howard, Dupont, Haselden…

stated that she likes fridge magnets so if I could put the pictures on a magnet to help remind her to use these breathing exercises. I could demonstrate diaphragmatic breathing to her. I explain that she will want to relax her shoulders, place one hand on her chest and the other on her abdomen. She will inhale through her nose for about two seconds. Explain to her that as she is breathing in her bully should move outwards. As she breaths out through pursed lips she should gently press on her…

1. The first vital principle is; Undoing the Body. Undoing the Body talks about “relaxation”, and cleaning the body of the past. The tensions held from the past are held inside the joints and muscles, and over time the body accumulates the emotional and physical stress that is stored inside the joints. When the body does store negative energy over time, many people do not realize the feeling of tension. If wanting to get rid of this tension, you would want to start in whatever position you feel…

Stridor is a high-pitched, wheezing sound caused by disrupted airflow. Airflow is usually disrupted by a blockage in the larynx (voice box) or trachea (windpipe). It’s most noticeable when breathing in, though it can sometimes be heard when breathing out. Stridor affects children more often than adults. In infants, a condition called laryngomalacia is usually the cause of stridor. It may be quieter when your child is lying on their stomach, and louder when lying on their back. Larynogomalacia…