Lung Stages
In what stage does fluid and protein leak from capillaries into the alveoli
What is the Exudative Phase
True or False: ARDS can occur before or after an acute lung injury
False: It occurs secondary to the flu, pneumonia, lung trauma, and other causes.
What risk factor is defined as an extreme immune response to an infection that leads to widespread inflammation in the body.
What is Sepsis
Which phase does scar tissue form in the lungs?
What is Fibrotic
How will the lungs appear on a X-ray or CT scan?
What is Bilateral Lung Infiltrates
What risk factor occurs when food or liquid enters the lungs
What is Aspiration
In what stage does the lung function start to improve
What is the Proliferative Stage
False. It will be less than <300
Which patient is at risk for ARDS? 1. pt involved in a MVC who's chest hit a steering wheel. 2. pt with a broken leg 3. pt with an upper respiratory infection
Pt involved in a MVC