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Sympathetic Nervous System what happens to systems
Pupils Dilate, Nose Vasoconstriction reduced mucous secretion, Mouth decreased saliva dry mouth, GI constipation intestines relax, decreased peristalsis , Lungs bronchi dilated, Brain more alert, Heart Increases, stronger, increase BP, contractility, cardiac output, decrease blood flow to digits, bladder retention, Large Muscles increase blood flow, tensing of muscles goosebumps, relaxation of smooth muscle
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Alopecia
hair loss partial or complete
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Aspiration
Breathing in fluids, foods into trachea and lungs. Drawing in or out by suction
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Dysphagia
Difficulty Swallowing
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Infiltrate
Unintentional administration of solution meds in surrounding tissues
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Orthopnea
Trouble breathing except in upright position
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Neutropenia
Decrease number of neutrophils (Mature WBC's)
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Nosocomial
Originating from hospital during hospitalization (Not present on admission)
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Tracheobronchitis Assessment
Dry, hacky, irritating cough, sternal soreness from coughing, possible fever, general malaise, noisy inspiration, inspirational strider, expiratory wheezes, purulent sputum
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Breath sounds heard with Tracheobronchitis
Will hear course breath sound Rhonci best over Trachea and Bronchioles
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Causative agent of Tracheobronchitis
- Follows a viral upper respiratory infection
- Commonly Strep (Streptoccus)
- Also Haemophius (Rusty Brown Sputum)
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Intervention os Tracheobronchitis
- Treat Symptoms
- NSAIDs, Fluids (loosen secretions so cilia can remove, rehydrate due to fever increase RR, help kidneys eliminate waste), Rest, Antipyretics (Tylenol, Ibuprofen, ASA), Analgesics, Expectorants
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Pneumonia is
- Consolidation of exudate in lungs (Alveoli)
- It effects ventilation/perfussion
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Assessment findings of Pneumonia
Crackles, wheezing, diminished breath sounds in alveoli, cough, fever (infection), purulent sputum, infiltrate on x-ray, increase resp rate, tachycardia, change in mental status (increase irritability, restlessness, confustion, lethargy)
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Crackles
Alveoli popping open
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Sputum Culture for Pneumonia
Should come from lower resp tract (lungs, bronchi, trachea), first thing in morning, rinse mouth first)
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Classifications of Pneumonia
- CAP Community acquired (Droplet Isolation)
- HAP Nosocomial hospital acquired
- Aspiration
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At Risk Population of Pneumonia
- Immuniocompromised, Cancer, COPD, Diabetes
- Aids, Alcoholism, Smokers(Cilias impared more mucous),
- Obesity(limits movement of diaphragm)
- Steroid Users, Malnutrition
- Immunosuppressant agents
- Age
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Those at risk for aspiration
- Can't swallow normally
- altered level of consciousness
- mechanically ventilated
- presence of a NG
- those fed by someone else
- Dementia, Medications that increase gastric pH
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Post Op Patients
- Closer to the diaphram the higher the respiratory risk
- Abdominal surgeries
- General anesthesia
- Extended immobilization
- Pain
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Pneumonia is defined by location & cause
pneumonia is found in the alveolia & bronchioles
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Lobar pneumonia
- Lobe of lung
- Lobe consolidated
- Exudate chiefly intra-alveolar
- Common cause-klebsiella
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Bronchiole pneumonia
- Patchy consolidation
- Exudate chiefly in bronchioles
- Common cause: staph & strep
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Community Acquired Pneumonias
- Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococci)
- Most common community acquired pneumonia (winter months)
- Onset is typically sudden, chills, fever, pleuritic pain, cough, hypoxia
- Those of african descent, elderly, after influenza, or comormidities
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Hamophilus
- Higher Mortality
- Long term care residents, alcoholics, COPD, DM
- Sputum may beĀ rust colored
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Legionella
- Middle aged men
- Episodic/Sporadic
- Outbreak at American Legion convention in 1970's
- Thrives in aquatic envinronments (stagnant lakes, hot tubs, humidiferes, air-conditioning units, evacuation sites)
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Viral pneumonia
- Commonly adenoviruses or influenza
- No shift to right in CBC with viral infection
- May set the stage for bacterial infection
- Treatment support immuine system (water, rest, O2, nutrition)
- No antibiotic
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Pneumocystis (PCP)
- Jiroveci--Indicates pt shifted from HIV to full blown AIDS
- Major terminal infection in those with AIDS
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Hospital Acquired Bacterial Infection (usually secondary infection)
Staphylococcus Aureus (staph aureus)
- Common secondary infection esp viral resp tract infection
- Thick Yellow Sputum
- May require intubation and mechanical ventilation for sputum removal
- MRSA
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Pseudomonas
- Sweet smell
- Hospitalized pts wtih marked supression of immunological functions
- treat with aminoglycosides (SE kidney damage, hearing loss)
- Those who are terminally ill
- Green to Gray sputum
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Klebsiella
- Those ho have some other chronic disease (alcoholism)
- Long term care facilities
- Red Currant Jelly Sputum
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Nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity check
Creatinine 1 hr before and 1 hr after
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Nursing Diagnosis for Pneumonia
- Ineffective breathing pattern
- Ineffective airway clearance
- Anxiety
- Imparied gas exchange
- Acute Pain
- Activity Intolerance
- RF Fluid Volume deficit
- RF aspiration, Knowledge deficit
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Pneumococcal vaccine who should get
<5 over 60,
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Prevention of Pneumonia
Proper positioning, Early ambulation, Deep breathing, effecctive coughing, adequate pain control, wash hands, asess
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Supportive Measures of Pneumonia
Supplemental oxygen, Hydration, Assist with deep breathing and coughing, Frequent position changes, early ambulation, Improve airway patency, rest and conserve energy, promote fluid intake, maintain nutrition, smoking cessation
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Medical Management of Pneumonia
- Antibiotics
- Monitor for anaphylaxis
- Monitor for pseudomenbranous colitis (diarrhea, slough of tissue)
- may appear up to 3 weeks after cessation of PO antibiotic
- Renal excretion (Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity) creatine
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Meds for Pneumonia
PCN, Cephlasporin, Macrolides (DC first sign of rash, risk for Stevens Johnson Syndrome), Florquinolone, Carbapenems, Aminglycosides (IV, IM Only, OTO-Renal toxicity), Zanamivir (antiviral)
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Highest arterial oxygen levels in what positions
Alternate between semi-fowlers position and lying with good lung down
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Tuberculosis is
an infectious disease that most commonly effects the parenchyma of the lungs
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TB can also affect other organs...
Kidneys, GI System, Meninges of the brain
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How is TB transmitted
Airborne transmission, very small droplets containing mycobacterium bacilli, talking, sneezing, laughing or singing, coughing
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Latent period of TB
Person can not transmit the disease but remains infected 2-10 weeks out
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