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What would negatively affect carbon dioxide alveolar diffusion?
pulmonary edema
What causes water buildup in the lungs?
There are many diseases and conditions that can cause pulmonary edema or fluid/water buildup in the lungs. Starting with infectious diseases, any bacteria or virus that results in fulminant pneumonia will likely cause fluid accumulation in the lungs. Acquired diseases such as cardiovascular disease often cause pulmonary edema through impaired blood return to the heart. Cancer can also cause pulmonary edema, both through inciting an inflammatory response as well as mechanically blocking adequate blood flow.
What is pulmonary infarction?
A Pulmonary Infarction is the death of a small area of lung resulting from pulmonary embolism. It occurs in a small, dead-end pulmonary artery and often causes pain in the back or chest.PI is an an infrequent consequence of Pulmonary Edema(< 10% of cases). It is sometimes due to thrombosis in situ of the pulmonary arteries as might occur in congenital heart disease associated with severe pulmonary hypertension or in hematologic disorders (eg, sickle cell anemia).
What is nonpitting edema?
Non-pitting edema is a type of swelling. Pitting edema occurs when the swollen area is pressed and remains indented. The indentation does not occur with non-pitting edema.
If swelling surround the eye or eyes is known as what kind of edema?
periorbital edema.
What would not decrease pulmonary vascular congestion in pulmonary edema...... diuretics high Fowler's position morphine sulfate or propranolol?
high fowler's position
How quickly can an episode of acute pulmonary edema develop?
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What does pulmonary edema do?
Pulmonary Edema is when liquids fill your lungs. It's caused by the left arterie failure.
What is acute pulmonary edema?
Acute pulmonary edema is a sudden build-up of fluid in the lungs, usually due to heart problems or a sudden change in heart function. This condition can lead to severe breathing difficulties and requires immediate medical attention to prevent complications like respiratory failure. Treatment typically involves improving heart function and reducing fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Types of edema?
There are several types of edema, including peripheral edema (swelling in the extremities), pulmonary edema (fluid accumulation in the lungs), cerebral edema (brain swelling), and macular edema (fluid buildup in the central part of the retina). Each type of edema can have different causes and require specific treatment approaches.
What are the medication taken to dry up the fluid in the lungs?
U can use diuretics in acute pulmonary edema(fluid in the lungs).Diuretics include fursemide or bumatnide
Please see my previo?
Please see my previous replies, they need to evaluate him for heart failure or acute pulmonary edema, the tests he will need are outlined above
Why is pulmonary edema treated with phlebotomy?
Patients with pulmonary edema may undergo phlebotomy procedures to decrease their total blood volume.
What develops within the pulmonary capillaries when the pressure increases?
pulmonary edema
Flash Pulmonary Edema is located in what part of the body?
Flash pulmonary edema is a rapid onset edema that occurs in the lungs. Typically it is precipitated by a myocardial infarction or heart failure. Pulmonary edema is treated by treating the underlying cause which is most commonly some form of heart failure.
What happens in pulmonary edema?
Normally very little to no fluid enters the alveoli of the lungs. In pulmonary edema there is increased pressure in the pulmonary veins. So fluid escapes in the alveoli of the lungs, making transfer of the oxygen impossible from such alveoli. Patient feels suffocated and starve for oxygen, in pulmonary edema.
What are the clinical signs of pulmonary edema?
Clinical signs of pulmonary edema include shortness of breath, coughing up frothy or pink-tinged sputum, rapid breathing, wheezing, and chest pain. Patients may also exhibit extreme fatigue, anxiety, and confusion due to decreased oxygen levels in the blood.
