Respiratory system

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Aspiration is inhalation of foreign material below the vocal cords. In anesthesia practice, the inhalation of gastric content is rare 1 per 2000-3000 cases occurrence, however the consequences of the complication can be detrimental (Raghavendran, Nemzek, Napolitano, Knight, 2011). Presentation of the pulmonary aspiration ranges from silent aspiration, where the patient does not experience any symptoms, to the development of acute lung injury (ALI). The mortality rate after development of ALI…

According to Scott(2013), the body has a respiratory center in the brain called the Medulla Oblongata and the Pons regions. The medulla sends signals to the muscles that is involved in breathing, and the pons controls the rate of breathing. These two regions in the brain can affect or have negative effect on oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the bloodstream. The body responds to low oxygen when there is there is dilation of blood vessels, which decreases blood pressure. This is also known as…

Initial symptoms, such as a common cold, can develop a week or two after being exposed to bacteria. Ten to twelve days later after being exposed to the disease, severe occasions of coughing start. In children, the coughing usually finishes with a "whoop" sound. The sound is heard being made when the patient takes a breath. The “whoop” sound is rare in adult patients and patients under six months of age. Choking spells are common in infants. Vomiting or a short loss of consciousness is one of…

1. Alveoli- Tiny air sacs in the lungs that conduct the air to the bloodstream. Upon inhalation, oxygen enters the bloodstream; during exhalation, carbon dioxide is released from the bloodstream through the alveoli. Sentence: Even though each human body needs alveoli in their lungs in order to survive, there’s no set amount each adult has to have in order to keep their body moving. 2. Breathiness- A vocal quality characterized by the release of excessive breath because the vocal folds are not…

Oxygen As soon as the dog has been rescued from the fire, an airway must be established in order to allow the dog to get sufficient oxygen. Suction and tubing can be used if swelling is minor to administer the oxygen. If swelling in the upper respiratory tract is too severe, an opening may need to be made in the trachea via a tracheostomy to allow the dog to receive oxygen. Oxygen should be administered immediately after the dog is rescued in order to displace the amount of carbon monoxide in…

1.0 Introduction Natural ventilation is the process of supplying and removing air by means of purpose-provided aperture (such as openable windows, ventilators and shafts) and the natural forces of wind and temperature-difference pressures. In the process, fresh air is introduced and ventilated air is removed from an occupied space. The primary aim is to preserve the qualities of air. (Amit Gupta, 2006). It may also be used to lower the temperature inside an occupied area for thermal comfort.…

The Carbon Cycle Addition of carbon to the atmosphere Respiration: Through respiration, carbon dioxide can be added to the atmosphere. Living organisms use respiration to turn food into usable energy. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to take place, and produces carbon dioxide, releasing it into the air and atmosphere. The energy taken from the food molecules following digestion is used to fuel the organism, additionally when mixed with oxygen, releases carbon dioxide when exhaling.…

They have a backbone and are limbless; they usually have scales as well as fins that they use for balance and to steer through the water. Description of gas exchange: As fish live in water their gas exchange system is somewhat different to that of terrestrial animals. They use fragile gills. It is a lot harder to obtain enough oxygen from the water as the concentration is so low, only about 4% and the fish are only able to extract 80% of this. Fish suck water…

1) Informing clients about their current illness or health status will encourage them to follow medical treatment regimes while also allowing them to figure out personalized coping strategies (Bastable & Alt, 2014). Having this information will result in the chances of complications to decrease (Bastable & Alt, 2014). Evaluating the clients knowledge gaps and filling them in will not only help us care providers but will lead to better client outcomes. It is also a process that includes the…