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Can you somewhat control emphysema with medication?
In the early stages of emphysema, you can control it with medication, but eventually the patient requires oxygen rather than medication.
What happens to blood gases in a patient with emphysema?
Decreased Oxygen, increased CO2, Acidosis
If a patient is pregnant, has emphysema, or uses street drugs, they?
cannot use nitrous oxide
Is good for a patient with emphysema to climb stairs?
Each patient should first talk to his/her doctor about exercise. However, generally speaking, it is good for MOST patients to have some exercise, as tolerated. Emphysema can make it harder to breathe. A patient may need to go slowly, and use safety rails on stairs.
Why use the method of oxygen therapy per nasal cannula for a patient with pneumonia and emphysema?
yeah
What's emphysema is and what's the treatment for it?
Emphysema is a condition in which tiny air sacs in the lungs build up with air. As these sacs grow, they may break. People with emphysema usually become very short of breath. Depending on the condition of the patient's emphysema, it may be treated with medicine, vaccines, oxygen therapy, surgery, lung transplant, protein therapy, or pulmonary rehabilitation. Only a doctor can properly decide what the patient needs for treatment.
What is the WBC count of a patient with emphysema?
In patients with emphysema, the white blood cell (WBC) count can vary, but it is typically within the normal range unless there is an acute infection or exacerbation. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema, may lead to mild increases in WBC counts due to chronic inflammation. However, routine WBC counts are not diagnostic for emphysema and should be interpreted in the context of the patient's overall clinical picture. It's essential to consider other factors, such as symptoms and additional lab results.
Causes of emphysema?
The exact causes is still not known but it is believed to be caused by inhalation of polutant. These stuffs cause immune reaction that somehow destroy your alveoli. And/or smoking can cause emphysema, weakening/eating away the thin skin tissue of your lungs.
What furosemide order for patient with emphysema?
For a patient with emphysema experiencing fluid retention or pulmonary edema, a typical furosemide order may start at 20-40 mg intravenously or orally, administered once or twice daily. The dosage can be adjusted based on the patient's response and renal function, with careful monitoring for electrolyte imbalances and dehydration. It's essential to consider the patient's overall condition and any coexisting health issues before determining the specific dose. Always consult with a healthcare provider for individualized treatment.
What is the prefix and suffix for emphysema?
The prefix for emphysema is "emphyse-", and the suffix is "-ma".
What lung values changed in the spirogram when the patient with emphysema was selected?
In a spirogram of a patient with emphysema, key lung values typically show a decreased forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and a reduced FEV1/FVC (forced vital capacity) ratio, indicating obstructive lung disease. Additionally, total lung capacity (TLC) may be increased due to air trapping, while residual volume (RV) is also elevated. These changes reflect the impaired airflow and hyperinflation characteristic of emphysema.
What is emphysema nec?
Emphysema not elsewhere classified
