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| What is a major complication of ARDS? |
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| Inflammation and fluid build up in the lungs. The lungs become edematous and hypoxemia occurs. Fluid then affects the activity of surfactant? |
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| Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) |
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Definition
- hypoxia that doesn't be better when given O2
- dyspnea
- tachycardia
- retraction |
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| Caused by build-up of fluid in the lungs? |
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Definition
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| This disorder causes bad diffusion, bronchioles are inflamed causing atelectoasis. Elasticity with decrease not letting air out of the lungs causing increase pressure in alveoli thus collapse. |
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| In emphysema Co2 remains in the lungs causing? |
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Definition
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| What kind of chest might someone have with emphysema? |
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| This occurs with pulmonary edema, usually following a URI. Mucous production is increased and a chronic infection usually present? |
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Definition
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| Treatment for chronic bronchitis? |
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Definition
- antibodics
- corticosteroids |
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| Serious viral infection that occurs usually in children under the age of 2. Bronchial mucosa swell and become clogged with mucus? |
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Definition
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) |
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| A child with RSV should be on what kind of isolation? |
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Definition
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Definition
- nasal drainage
- mild fever
- conjunctivitis
- tachyapnea
- wheezing
- retractions
- cough |
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| A hereditary disorder that causes thick mucus in the body and also effects the sweat glands? |
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Definition
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| A viral respiratory disease involving larynx, trachea, and bronchi. Occurs in 6 months to 3 years old? |
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Definition
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| Caused by H. Influenza and bacteria. The epiglottis swells causing it to not work well may cause an obstruction? |
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Definition
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Definition
- rapid increased dyspnea
- drooling |
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| Treatment for epiglottitis? |
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Definition
- Ampicillin
- secure airway |
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