blunt trauma
shearing and compression injuries of chest structures
penetrating trauma
foreign object impales or passes through body tissues creating an open wound
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pneumothorax
positive pressure in pleural space causes lung to partially or fully collapse
pneum...
tension pneumothorax - Answer accumulation of air in pleural space that cannot escape
results in increased intrapleural pressure
causes mediastinal shift and hemodynamic instability
can occur with an open or closed pneumothorax
medical emergency
can be fatal if pressure in pleural space is not relieved
,tension pneumothorax symptoms - Answer severe dyspnea
tachycardia
tracheal deviation
neck vein distention
cyanosis
diaphoresis
decreased/absent breath sounds on affected side
pneumothorax emergency treatment - Answer cover would with dressing secured on 3
sides
if impaled object is in place, stabilize it with a bulky dressing
tidaling - Answer fluctuation of water with pressure changes during respiration
wet suction - Answer amount of water in chamber controls suction
excess suction from source vented
dry suction - Answer no water
dial regulator to pressure, visual art
pulmonary embolism - Answer blockage of one or more pulmonary arteries by
thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue
clot in venous system into pulmonary circulation then lodges in small blood vessel and
obstructs alveolar perfusion
lower lobes most often effected
, cancer
obesity
pregnancy
heart failure
immobility/ reduced mobility
surgery within 3 months
VTE history
oral contraceptives/ hormone therapy
prolonged air travel
clotting disorders
pulmonary infarction - Answer occlusion of medium or large-sized vessel, inadequate
collateral blood flow, and preexisting lung disease results in alveolar necrosis and
hemorrhage which may result in abscess and pleural effussion
pulmonary hypertension - Answer results from hypoxemia associated with
massive/recurrent emboli
right ventricular hypertrophy
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