Respiratory physiology

Define the pathological condition, disease or syndrome. Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. This can be from externally introduced bacteria fungi, parasites and viruses, or from a pathogen introduced via the blood stream from an infection of another body system (McCance and Huether, 2014). The pathogen invades the bone and elicits the inflammatory response (McCance, and Huether, 2014). For bone tissue, this includes engorged vessels, active leukocytes, thrombosis of small blood…

Inhale. Exhale. Our breath, the involuntary action of our bodies taking in air through our lungs and then expelling it, offers us the ability to live. The journey of my life has major twists and turns as well as massive hills and boulders, but it contains the daily sunset and sunrise that gives my life purpose. Although the novel, The Stranger by Albert Camus, demonstrates Monsieur Meursault’s existentialist view of no purpose in life, I find we must live our lives to the fullest and take the…

monitoring in the OR, PACU and respiratory. Be sure to describe the type of wounds and type of healing. The shift assessment I preformed on the patient with end-stage COPD was very congruent with the expected findings. I noted bilateral crackles, diminished capillary perfusion, low oxygen saturation, and increased anterior-posterior diameter upon assessment. Due to the patient’s status, frequent respiratory assessments were a necessity. In addition to the many lower respiratory medications I…

Chaparral - Chaparral is popularly known in tincture extraction, but its tea is also used to treat respiratory problems by clearing the airways of mucus though expectoration. Cahaparral contains potent antioxidants that promotes healthy lungs and fight allergy reactions. Elecampane - Elecampane has been used by our ancestors for various lung ailments.…

TITLE: INTRODUCTION: Alka-Seltzer is used to reduce pain, inflammation, heartburn etc. It is an antacid. When it is dissolved in water, it produces carbon dioxide filled air bubbles. It is represented by CO2.(1) Alka-Seltzer consists of citric acid and aspirin. Bicarbonates are formed when the tablet is dissolved. When it is mixed with citric acid, then the acid reacts with bicarbonates and water, carbon dioxide are formed.(1) When Carbon and oxygen bonded, then carbon dioxide gas is…

gas flows of up to 60 L/min with an adjustable FIO2”, compared to conventional oxygen therapy (COT) for patients with hypoxemia and acute dyspnea in the emergency department was the focus of this study published in the American Association for Respiratory Care Journal (Rittayami, Tscheikuna, Praphruetkit, & Kijpinyochai, 2015). The study had two goals: (1) to evaluate the level of dyspnea after use of HFNC (2) to evaluate patient’s comfort, change in breathing rate, adverse effects, and…

depths of research and why it is important to clinical implementation. It has been stated that “Though in healthy humans there are only a few occasions when the reserve of respiratory muscle function is utilised sufficiently to cause fatigue, there are certain groups of patients where the endurance properties of the respiratory muscles may be critical to survival or necessary for adequate exercise tolerance [21].” Which is clearly reflected through this study. Subjects’ reports of ease with…

Danger of the ozone in the Air we breathe Air pollution is a sensitive topic. The air we are breathing could be the leading cause of human illnesses in the United States. The most common illnesses caused by air pollution is Lung Disease also known as Asthma .We know this is the most common illness, but what we don’t know is what or who are causing the ozone to go bad. To quote Amanda Spake, author of the article don’t Breathe The Air. “ The outdoors was once a simple prescription for good…

top landing of the apartment building? Does she need to exercise more to increase endurance? As we age our respiratory system changes our muscle strength decreases, there is a decrease in gas exchange and diffusing capacity, also decreased cough efficiency. My health promotions would be for Mrs. Smith to exercise regularly, avoid smoking, increase fluid intake, and avoid exposure to respiratory tract infections (Canadian Textbook of MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING,…

4. Notice how it feels to fully focus on your inhale. As you inhale, notice any particular feelings of tension or strain, and notice the sensation of your lungs and abdomen filling up as you inhale. 5. Now gently shift your awareness to focus more on your exhale. With each exhale, notice what it’s like to feel your breath passing out through your nostrils. And observe, without judgment, anything that you feel in your body. 6. For the next few minutes, continue to breathe gently and evenly.…