Nasal cannula

Historical and Physical Assessment Physical History S.V. is a 63-year-old Caucasian female 162.56 centimeters tall weighing 63.5 kilograms. She was admitted to the hospital on February 9, 2015, due to uncontrolled vomiting related to intestinal blockage from paralytic ileus. On admission the client’s oxygen saturation on room air was 92%. S.V. was previously released from the hospital just three days prior to this admission for Hyponatremia. She was diagnosed with neurogastroenterology and…

His vital signs were stable, but his Oxygen saturation was 92%, so he was also placed on oxygen 2L nasal cannula. He had a note card in his wallet that he pulled out and had all of his medications written down as follows: Lovastatin 20mg 2x day, Atenolol 50mg q day, Enalapril 2.5mg 2x day, and baby aspirin 81mg q day (Colucci, 2014). He also has Nitroglycerin…

If a patient is mildly hypoxic a respiratory therapist might choose to administer oxygen through a nasal cannula or simple mask. If the patient is severely hypoxic they might choose to administer oxygen through a high flow device like a venturi mask or a non rebreather. It is the respiratory therapists job to check the saturation levels of a patient to keep…

Asthma is characterized by the pathological changes in the submucosal glands, the increase of smooth muscle composition and hardening of the lamina reticularis; due to the recurrent inflammation and overproduction of mucus in the airways (Holgate & Sly, 2014). The inflammatory response is highly associated with the clinical symptoms of wheezing, coughing, short of breath and chest tightness (Cosio, Rosado & Rossi, 2012). The objectives of this essay is to discuss the pathophysiology of asthma,…

room walls. Against the wall numerous patients are anxiously seated waiting for their name to be called. A majority of the patients appear to be accompanied by loved ones. However, all of the patients are escorted by portable oxygen tanks and nasal cannulas. The patients are all struggling with something that healthy people take for granted everyday- breathing. Gasps and wheezes occur with every laborious breath. Most of the patients complexion is a clammy lavender color, and their nail beds are…

Heart Failure- Case Study [Name of Writer] [Name of Institution] Heart failure Clinical Course of Care Clinical course of care means how the disease changes its behavior from time to time; it may improve or deteriorate, depending on the care that is being provided. Clinical guidelines should be followed, but the team has to practice the best individualized care in order to treat the patient well. Clinical guidelines based on heart failure are the primary focus of several medical platforms.…

When assessing the skin the patient had no clubbing, no ecchymosis, and was warm to the touch. The patient had skin turgor that retracted quickly and the patient also had generalized plus 1 edema. The patient was on 2 L/min of oxygen through a nasal cannula, indication of the patient not having adequate tissue perfusion. The generalized edema is an indication of right sided heart failure and the retention of fluid. The patient’s pulses such as brachial, radial, popliteal, and dorsalis pedis were…

has a long history of tobacco abuse in the form of smoking. When admitted, her vital signs were as followed: a pulse rate of 54, respirations at 16, blood pressure of 119/71 mmHg, a pulse oximetry reading of 97% on 3L of supplemental oxygen per nasal cannula, and was reportedly afebrile. During the course of her hospital stay she had an event of acute recurrent hypoxia that required an intermittent BIPAP, and it was suspected that she had aspirated. This pt was administered a CT scan, an…

Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an acute and potentially life-threatening infection caused by toxins released from the bacteria Clostridium tetani. It is commonly found in soil, fecal matter and dust in areas that tend to by hot and humid. The bacteria enter the body through open wounds or cuts, causing bacterial infection in those that have not been vaccinated or have not received the proper vaccination. Tdap should be administered in three doses during normal childhood vaccinations and it…

100.4 F. Encourage fluid intake unless contraindicated to help thin and loosen secretions. If oxygen saturation is less than 92%, supplemental oxygen is used during the hospital stay. If the individual cannot maintain oxygen saturations with a nasal cannula, an oxygen mask, venti mask, or non-rebreather . If respiratory failure or ARDS develop, it will more than likely require a c-pap or ventilator to assist with breathing. Antibiotics and fluids are given intravenously. Assessment Questions…