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Hemothorax
accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest).
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Pneumothorax
The presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung.
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Tracheostomy
a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air;
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Pleural Effusion
is excess fluid that accumulates between the pleura, the fluid- filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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Atelectasis
- Partial or complete collapse of the lung
- manisfestations: hypoventilation, tachypnea
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Isoniazid (INH)
- used to treat and prevent TB
- Vit B6 is also used to prevent TB
- must monitor for liver toxicity
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Pneumonia Assessments
- monitor for chest pain that increases with inspirations
- increased temp
- increased wbc
- chest xray have pulmonary infiltration
- Zythromax oral
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Anticoagulants
- Heparin (PTT) antidote Protamine Sulfate
- given after surgery in hosp.(never am dose)
- Coumadin (PT) antidote Vit. K
- prevents new clots from forming
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Streptokinase-dissolves clots
Magnesium- causes seizures
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Wheezing on inspiration(decreased CO2)
Wheezing on expiration(increased CO2)
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Bronchoscopy
- a slender tubular instrument used to examine the bronchial tubes.
- NPO until GAG reflex (6-8 hrs)
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TB meds
- take meds with food
- B6 for visual changes or hearing problems
- toxic to liver (jaundice)
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Asthma
Epinephren every 5min. X3 within 15 mins. if not activate intubate
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Cystic Fibrosis
is an inherited disease of your secretory glands, including the glands that make mucus and sweat.
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Emphysima
- A condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.
- A condition in which air is abnormally present within the body tissues.
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