COPD
What does COPD stand for and definition of COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder;
slow process of dilation and disruption of the airways and alveoli
what is croup
swelling and inflammation of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea
what is pulmonary edema
accumulation of fluid in the lungs
what is epiglottitis
life-threatening inflammatory disease of the epiglottis;
what is it
What are the 3 diseases that make up COPD
Chronic Bronchitis
Asthma
Emphysema
how does croup start
cold, cough, low grade fever over 2 days
what causes pulmonary edema
injured heart, heart failure known as CHF
most common cause of epiglottitis
bacterial infection
what is respiratory acidosis
build up of excess acid in the blood or body tissues
What causes COPD
repeated lung damage from toxic gases; smoking;
repeating pneumonia
who is often affected by croup
kids 6 months to 3 years
what triggers the "FLASH" in pulmonary edema
low cardiac output and hypertension
who is mainly affected by epiglottitis, hall mark sign and what is the treatment
infants, children,
excessive drooling, tripod position sore throat, fever
KEEP CALM AS POSSIBLE
what is respiratory alkalosis
buildup of excess base(lack of acids) in the body
what is the most common form of COPD
emphysema
what is the hallmark sign of croup
seal-bark cough,
what are the risk factors for pulmonary edema
CHF, HTN, and HX of CAD; AFIB;
what is RSV, who is affected, and how is it treated
infection of the lungs and breathing passages
infants and children
humidified oxygen if needed; mainly look for dehydration and refusal of fluids
what is responsible for anxiety, dizziness, numbness, and tingling in the hands
panic attack due to alkalosis
How do you treat COPD?
Assist with prescribed inhaler; albuterol;
transport sitting up
What is the treatment for Croup
transport; humidified oxygen if needed
what is the treatment for Pulmonary Edema
CPAP- if conditions are right
BVM if cpap not available
rapid transport
is RSV contagious and if so how,
yes; spreads through droplets and survives on the surfaces of objects plus cloths and hands
what range of breaths will a pt have and what is the treatment
40 shallow to low as 20 deep breaths
calm pt down and transport