What are signs of emphysema
[DOC File]CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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In a patient with emphysema, the alveoli become weak, enlarged, and scarred. Because of this when a patient with emphysema inhales or exhales, the alveoli collapse under the pressure. Also, because the alveoli are scarred, oxygen and carbon dioxide cannot move into and out of the blood.
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In emphysema, not only is there obstruction, but there is also hyperinflation and air trapping with an impairment in gas transport from the air to the blood. Therefore, the PFTs in emphysema show a low FEV1/FVC ratio, an elevated TLC and a reduced DLCO/VA.
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The presence of subcutaneous emphysema is a common finding. Air escapes through the chest wall into the tissues surrounding the injury. A crackling sensation is felt when the skin around the injury is palpated.
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Signs and symptoms usually include weakness, productive cough, fever, and sometimes chest pain that worsens with coughing. Supportive care includes oxygenation, suctioning, and transport. PPP.
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Other signs and symptoms such as fatigue, fever, sore throat, and weakness may develop, as well. If the patient’s respiratory function and gas exchange capability are especially poor, he/she may become confused, cyanotic, and tachypneic.
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Blunt and penetrating trauma to the neck can produce life-threatening injuries. Palpate the neck for signs of subcutaneous emphysema. In patients with this sign, complete airway obstruction may develop in minutes. If bleeding is present from a penetrating injury, direct pressure over the site will usually control most forms of bleeding.
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A chest x-ray would be a reasonable study to look for masses, infiltrates, edema, or signs of obstructive airflow suggestive of COPD. A normal chest x-ray does not rule out COPD.
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Be familiar with the normal ranges for all vital signs, ensure that all equipment for measuring vital signs is in proper working condition, attempt to eliminate or minimize factors that may affect the vital signs, and use an organized approach when measuring the vital ... Asthma, emphysema, and vigorous physical exertion. 16.Describe the ...
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Marked increase in symptoms and change in his vital signs including a low oxygen saturation a new medical co-morbidity of pneumonia all combined with his severe baseline COPD
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