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Beschreibung
Karteikarten von Tafe Teachers SB, aktualisiert more than 1 year ago
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Erstellt von Tafe Teachers SB
vor fast 6 Jahre
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| Frage | Antworten |
| COPD | A respiratory condition caused by reduction of airflow due to the destruction of the alveoli. Encompasses - Chronic Asthma, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis |
| Causes | Smoking Passive smoking Exposure to occupational or environmental pollutants - dust, gas, fumes. Genetic - small number have protein disorder AATF which causes emphysema. |
| Diagnosis | Lung function test Chest x-ray CT scan Arterial blood gas analysis |
| Clinical Manifestations | SOBOE Productive cough Frequent chest infections Dyspnoea Generalised weakness Distended neck veins Cyanosis / hypoxia / hypercapnia Barrel chest |
| Nursing Interventons | Upright position Energy conservation Deep breathing & coughing exercises Hydration & nutrition Infection control COPD management plan Education - use of inhalers, home oxygen Psychosocial /emotional issues |
| Treatment | COPD Action Plan Inhaled medications Vaccinations Cease smoking Pulmonary rehabilitation Stay active & healthy Oxygen therapy / Bipap Lung reduction surgery -localised disease |
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