Oxygen Therapy Oxygen therapy is quickly becoming one of the most controversial, yet effective forms of alternative medicine to enter the medical spotlight as the turn of the millennium approaches. It has many potential uses, ranging from a means of headache relief to a possible cure for AIDS and cancer, and the treatments seem simple and inexpensive. Oxygen therapy, however, remains a sketchy area in the medical community. Despite all the claims that have been made, little evidence has been
This assignment will examine the case of a man admitted to hospital with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Firstly there will be a definition of COPD and COPD exacerbation. Then there will be a short discussion of how the patient’s data relates to pathophysiology of COPD exacerbation. This information is used to decide what the patient’s first two priority problems are, and two nurse interventions used to best treat those problems. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Introduction: This paper will discuss a case study of Liam, a three-month-old boy who is transferred from the General Practitioner (GP) to paediatric ward with bronchiolitis. Initially, Liam’s chief health issues will be identified, following by nursing assessment and diagnoses of the child’s need. Focus will be made on the management of two major health problems: respiratory distress and dehydration, and summary and evaluation of the interventions with evidence of learning. Lastly, a conclusion
and blood occurs is interfered by the sacs over filling causing an obstruction of the sacs leading to breakage. The damage of the sacs can cause complication breathing due to the scaring and of the sacs developing holes decreasing the input of the oxygen in the blood stream. One of the many disease that is associated with emphysema includes COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This disease is a building block to emphysema, it has similar symptoms consisting of wheezing, and shortness of
The same forces that impact the compressed oxygen Respiratory Therapists handle every day, effect the work and outcome of breathing in the human body. The gas law, Charles’ Law, demonstrates the relationship between a contained volume of gas and its temperature, a directly proportional relationship. It states that in a contained space, if a gas’ temperature were to increase, the volume of the gas would increase as well (Colbert, et al., 2012). Charles’ Law is confirmed every day inside and outside
earlier discovered by Torricelli. Dalton then realized that the 760 mmHg in the atmosphere is made up of gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and a few other trace gases. The pressure given off by each of these gases is considered to be the partial pressure of the total atmospheric pressure. The percentages of these gases in the atmosphere at sea level are nitrogen 78.08%, oxygen 20.95%, carbon dioxide 0.03 %, and remaining trace gases 0.94% which make up a total of 100% in the atmosphere. As
amount, possible odor and consistency. This assessment allows evaluation of the effectiveness of respiratory clearance and the response to therapy. • Encourage effective cough; teach with proper deep breathing exercises. Provide suctioning as ordered. Coughing is a reflex and a natural self-cleaning mechanism which can assists to maintain patent
the process by which oxygen is transported to cells and carbon dioxide is transported from cells (Giddens page 161). Gas exchange in the human body occurs in the lungs and as the primary function of the respiratory system it exchanges two gases, oxygen and carbon dioxide. The process of gas exchange happens as we breath through ventilation, transport and perfusion. As you inhale oxygen, the oxygen travels deep into the lungs until it reaches the alveoli. Here in the alveoli oxygen and carbon dioxide
This paper throughly explores the care administered to the cases study Zachy a seven year old boy who has presented to the hospital following the an exacerbation of asthma. Discussed throughout is the pharmacological management of Zachy’s asthma including the pharmacodynamics of these prescribed medications and what affect these medications have on the pathophysiology within the respiratory tract. It is within the first 24 hours of Zachy’s admission prioritised care for the patient Zachy should
Oxygen was first admitted to the client with chest pain over 100 years ago (Metcalfe, 2011). Chest pain is a large bracket that can contain many different conditions, but for the purpose of this analysis it is focused manly upon a myocardial infarction. A myocardial infarction is mainly referred to as a heart attack, and occurs when one or more coronary arteries leading to the heart reduce or completely stop blood flow (Tuipulotu, 2013 ). Administering high concentrations of oxygen to patients with
delivery system that is able to put out a constant concentration throughout the patients breathing cycle (Eagans, 2013). Delivery systems, such as the INOmax DS can also be used with a facemask or nasal cannula (Eagan’s, 2013). When withdrawing NO therapy, the patient should be closely monitored because some patients that have not been weaned off correctly may develop worsening effects like hypoxemia. This is called the rebound effect and it happens because when a patient is given NO, it alters the
with and end-tidal CO2 connected to the monitor is a better indicator of respiratory distress than the oxygen saturation. A rate greater than 20, oxygen saturation less than 92%, PaCO2 greater than 45, and adventious lung sounds are the first warning signs that Sharon’s respiratory status is deteriorating. Altered breathing patterns such as abnormal
The oxygen effect plays a great role in the treatment and diagnosis of cancers and in imaging. As will be shown, it is a complex issue with many different facets. There is no clear, concrete evidence for even the most logical and well known theories, which have not always been as such. New evidence arises quickly and is contested just as fast, leading to great debate, but also to great revelations into the true nature of an effect as complicated as the oxygen effect in radiobiology.. A brief history
measured on a pH scale from 0 to 14. Acidosis occurs when the pH of the blood falls below 7.35. The normal blood pH level is between 7.35 and 7.45. Respiratory acidosis is typically caused by an underlying disease. The lungs take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Oxygen passes from the lungs into the blood and carbon dioxide passes from the blood into the lungs. Although, sometimes the lungs can’t remove enough CO2. This may be due to a decrease
Channel, 2013) Atherosclerosis or the hardening and narrowing of arteries caused by the build-up of plaques, the insufficient supply of oxygen and its increasing demand are some of the factors that can cause ischemia in the myocardium (Lewis et al., 2012). When there is a total blockage of the coronary arteries for a few minutes, the myocardium cannot receive oxygen and glucose for aerobic metabolism thus anaerobic metabolism occurs (Lewis et al., 2012). The lactic acid builds up and stimulates the
distinguishes four categories of ecosystem services. What are services? These are the benefits that are provided by the ecosystems in the way of making the provision of good. For example, the service of regulation of air is followed by the provision of oxygen by the ecosystem. A specific example being that of forest ecosystems,
great family... ... middle of paper ... ...discipline such as, the social worker, dietician, pastoral care, and oxygen supply companies to ensure that all the needed services and resources are available and delivered to Mrs. J’s home. The length of time a service will be provided is coordinated and appropriate referrals are made to the physical and occupational therapist, oxygen delivery, meals on wheels, and visitation by home health nurses. Information about services and resources for reimbursement
In order to function properly your body relies on oxygen. (O'Connell, K. (2017, March 13).) Whenever you take a breath in you allow oxygen into your lungs. When you release a breath you release carbon monoxide along with it. Respiratory alkalosis is when you breathe too fast or too deep and your carbon dioxide levels drop too low. This raises
Methemoglobin: An Unlikely Explanation for Cyanosis Methemoglobinemia is an uncommon but possible reason for cyanosis. Methemoglobinemia is significant because the disease is fairly rare and consequently most physicians do not consider it as a cause when diagnosing a patient with cyanosis. Regrettably, patients often get misdiagnosed and sometimes treated for the wrong disorder as a result. A two fold dilemma occurs when the patient is treated for an incorrect disorder. The first part of the dilemma
physician notification parameters, routine order sets for SpO2 and EtCO2monitoring, criteria for discontinuing monitoring and a reversal agent protocol. Patient and hospital staff knowledge about the process also played an key role in success of the therapy. It was ensured that Medical staff Education took place during staff orientation, annual competency assessments, and at the bedside. Well educated patients regarding the procedure are more likely to accept wearing the filter line and do very well