Chronic Respiratory Conditions

What is the definition of chronic?

How do respiratory conditions usually present?

What are the two types of respiratory conditions, giving an example of each.

Explain the difference between the two

What are four symptoms that show nurses a patient is in respiratory distress? (other than NEWS)

What happens in emphysema?

Can you remember what Cor Pulmonale is?

What treatment can we provide?

What is the maximum flow rate and drawbacks of Nasal Cannulae?

What other devices can we use? (4)