How would the resistance of Cari’s airways be affected by excess mucus and fluid in her lung? The excess mucus and fluid in the lungs would increase the resistance of Cari’s airways because of the small diameter the buildup would cause and the fluid would have some alveoli underwater where they can’t function properly causing more friction from the buildup. 5. How would Cari’s lung compliance be altered as her alveoli fill with fluid due to pneumonia? Cari’s lung compliance would increase from trying to force gases in and out of the alveoli that are filled with fluid.
Cari’s Story Priscilla Glover AP2630 ITT Technical Institute Jacksonville Navid Momeny A) How could an infection in Cari’s nasal passages and pharynx spread into her sinuses? The mucous membranes of the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and middle ear are connected by ducts in the throat. B) What is the cough reflex? Describe the process that Cari’s respiratory system is using to clear her lungs by coughing? The cough reflex has both sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent) components.
Smoking: * Causes the platelets in your blood to clump together easily by making your blood cells more "sticky" and more likely to form clots. Clumping platelets can then block your coronary arteries and cause a heart attack. * Can cause spasms in your coronary arteries, which can reduce the blood flow to your heart in a way similar to that of atherosclerosis. * Can trigger irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). * Lowers "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL).
The invading organism causes symptoms, in part, by provoking a large immune response in the lungs. The capillaries become leaky, and protein-rich fluid seeps into the alveoli. This results in a less functional area for oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange. The patient becomes relatively oxygen deprived, while at the same time retaining large amounts of carbon dioxide. During this process, mucus production is increased.
The secondary cause is related to an existing infection or disease. Each of these are caused by different irritants that result in the same disruption of normal perfusion. The attacks on the lung lead to alveolar inflammation and edema that causes low ventilation and blood and fluid to be pushed into the capillaries. This leads to a stasis in the lung’s gas perfusion and creates a pressure that makes it harder for the individual to breath (Anatomical Chart Company, 2010, p. 100). The first signs and symptoms of any infection should immediately be put to the attention of the health care provider.
How was the diagnosis of ARDS made? How important is the medical history? Once again in order to understand why a diagnosis of ARDS was made we must first understand what ARDS is. ARDS is acute respiratory distress syndrome and it come about when fluid builds up in the tiny, elastic air sacs called alveoli in your lungs. More fluid in your lungs means less oxygen can reach your bloodstream.
Also mentioned, is the increased risk of localized hypothermia and risk for infection as wet gauze to the wound can cause vasoconstriction and in theory, also decrease leukocyte mobility and efficiency of phagocytes. Gauze fibers may also be retained in the wound bed further increasing risk of infection. Lastly, the author suggests that the use of wet to dry dressings are not cost effective since they are labor intensive, require secondary dressings to contain exudate, and usually require nursing care within the community. The article closes by saying that further research is needed to fully understand the impact that dressing selection has in wound healing but suggests that practitioners should question the continued use of wet to dry dressings. Currently, Greenville Hospital System’s policy for healing of wounds by second intention is best met with the use of wet to dry dressings.
Smokers’ cough turns into chronic bronchitis, caused by the deteriorated cilia. Mucus thickens and becomes greater in amount, thickening the lining of the bronchioles, resulting in difficulty breathing. The bronchioles steadily lose their elasticity which prevents them from absorbing the pressure on the alveoli, causing the alveoli to rupture; smoking-induced emphysema. This progression results in a worsening cough, wheezing, difficult breathing, and fatigue. As these structural changes are occurring, there are also cellular or molecular changes taking place in the lungs.
The main risk to health after a splenectomy is an infection such as septicaemia, as the blood is not being filtered as effectively as it should be. Without a spleen there is also a higher risk of malaria. However, the chances of dying from a severe infection after a splenectomy are very low at about 1 in 30,000 a year. The risk of infection and contracting other diseases can be reduced by being vaccinated against the biggest risk infections such as giving a pneumococcal immunisation and by taking prophylactic anti-biotics. This may affect Amanda’s life after the operation to remove her spleen as it means she may be on regular medication for the rest of her life.
Stroke Awareness Health Assessment The self-risk assessment I chose to complete was about strokes. A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is temporarily interrupted or disturbed. Being that the brain requires a constant flow of oxygen any interruptions could prove to be fatal. The two types of strokes are Ischemic or hemorrhagic. An ischemic stroke is typically caused by excess buildup of plague on the blood vessel walls that narrows blood flow dramatically.