Process of ARDS/
Signs & Symptoms
Signs & Symptoms
Life threatening condition of the lungs that can result from many things
What is acute respiratory distress syndrome?
Respiratory injury from being submerged under water
What is drowning?
Picture of the chest that will show "infiltrates" in the lungs
What is a chest X-Ray?
Blows air, or air with increased oxygen, through tubes into the patient's airway
What is mechanical ventilation?
Brushing your teeth in the morning when waking up and at night before going to bed
What is performing oral hygiene twice daily?
Tiny air sacs in the lungs that look like a cluster of grapes
What are alveoli?
Inflammation of the pancreas
What is pancreatitis?
The doctor places a stethoscope over the lungs
What is listening to your lung sounds?
Who provides proper nutrition that helps treat ARDS?
Who is a dietician?
Process of quitting smoking tobacco
What is smoking cessation?
Starts as mild then within 12-24 hours progresses to very severe
What is shortness of breath?
Most common risk factor for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
What is sepsis?
Measures the percentage of oxygen in the blood
Doctor that specializes in the lungs
What is a pulmonologist?
Going to the emergency room or seeing primary care provider when sick and having trouble breathing?
What is seeking medical attention?
What is blue discoloration?
Inhaling food or liquid down the trachea into the lungs instead of down the esophagus into the stomach
What is aspiration?
Looks at the amount of oxygen in the blood vs. the amount of oxygen being given to breath
What is responsiveness to oxygen therapy?
Water pills that prevent the build-up of fluid in the body
What are diuretics?
Chewing food thoroughly and avoiding talking while chewing and swallowing.
What are aspiration precautions?
What is increased heart rate?
Pneumothorax, Hemothorax, Lung Contusion, Fractured Ribs, Cardiac Tamponade, Flail Chest
What are examples of severe injury to the chest?
Used to identify cause of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and infection if present
What is sputum analysis?
Helps alleviate the weight of body organs on the lungs
What is laying on the stomach?
Washing hands after going to the bathroom; after being in public; after caring for or being around someone sick; after handling pets; before and after handling food; before and after eating food; after blowing nose, coughing, and sneezing. Following the steps of handwashing
What is proper hand hygiene?