Disorders
Excess fluid in the pleural space
What is pleural effusion?
What are early hallmark signs of laryngeal tumor?
For this laryngectomy, the airway is left intact, but an NG tube is necessary
What is a hemilarygectomy?
used to re-expand the collapsed lung
What is a chest tube used for?
When performing pre-op teaching with laryngectomy patients, this eval/instruction is key.
What is communication?
Most common cause of pleural effusion
What is bronchogenic cancer?
Protein, albumin and glucose levels
What labs are monitored with cancer patients to ensure optimal health prior to treatments?
Complete larynx removal
What is a total laryngectomy?
apply immediately and securely in the event chest tube dislodges
What is a vaseline gauze used for?
Prevents crusting of secretions postop laryngectomy
What does humification do?
empyema, hemothorax, hemorrhagic
What are types of pleural effusions?
Hallmark sign of lung cancer
One cord, a portion of larynx and tumor removed
What is a partial laryngectomy?
drainage, water seal and suction control
What are the three chambers of a chest tube?
Critical equipment to keep at bedside of postop laryngectomy
What is a suction set-up?
In early stages, there is less chance of mets and surgery is main treatment for this type of lung cancer
What is non-small cell carcinoma of lung
This type of laryngeal cancer typically does not spread
What is squamous cell carcinoma?
Removal of cervical nodes, and sternocleidomastoid
What is a radical neck dissection?
Expected movement of water in the water seal chamber
What is tidaling?
This habit can contribute to development of lung cancer
What is smoking?
Removal of small to moderate amounts of pleural fluid
What is a thoracentesis?
What is the larynx?
A common postop complication for this type of laryngectomy is difficulty swallowing
What is a supraglottic laryngectomy?
Initiates a backflow of chest tube pressure and can lead to a tension pneumothorax
What is clamping or milking the tubing?
This method of feeding is recommended for lung cancer patients
What is high calorie and small frequent meals?