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What else can I help you with?
Who reveices venturi mask?
COPD patient
What is the primary respiratory drive for a patient with COPD?
Hypoxic drive.
What is the normal pulse for a COPD patient?
intermittent temperature according to the condition
Why copd patient cannot apply oxygen more than 4 liter per minute?
because elasticity of alveoli is diminished in patient with COPD therefore administering more than 4liters/minute will collapse alveoli and patient may die.
How should a patient with COPD be positioned?
sitting upright at least 45 degree ange
What is the goal O2 sat for end stage COPD patient?
88 to 93 o2
What would be the best rate of O2 for a patient with COPD?
2 liters per minute
If a patient has COPD would their blood pH be acidic or basic?
acidic due to build up of co2
Why would a COPD patient have a higher percentage of red blood cells than a healthy person without COPD?
That is the good question and you probably know the answer. In case of the COPD patient you have less perfusion of the oxygen. The red blood cell production is stimulated by the low concentration of the oxygen.
Why does a COPD patient have a positive nitrogen balance?
COPD patients usually don't have a positive nitrogen balance, as the disease is more often associated with a general exhaustion of the body, and as such a net loss of total body protein. If a COPD patient does have a positive nitrogen balance, it simply means that the patient has eaten more protein than what has been broken down and excreted. This would most likely be associated with a positive net caloric intake and a gain of muscle weight.
Your Blood Oxygen is 95 percent your FEV1 18 percent What is wrong here?
your a stage 4 COPD patient
Signs and Symptoms of COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It is the number one cause of sickness and death across the globe. COPD is a lung disease that is composed of two or more lung conditions, such as chronic asthma and emphysema. The symptoms that the patient experiences depend on the disease that is most prominent. Recognizing the symptoms of COPD is an important part of controlling the disease and preventing further lung damage. Healthcare professionals work with patients to choose the best treatment options for their symptoms.Difficulty BreathingThe most common sign and symptom of COPD is difficulty breathing. COPD patients experience a shortened or obstructed flow of air which makes for shortness of breath and labored breathing. Patients typically have the most trouble exhaling air from their lungs. Patients experience shortness of breath that fluctuates in severity. On occasion, symptoms flare, making breathing increasingly difficult. While difficulty breathing is a symptom of COPD, it cannot be considered a warning sign. Once a patient begins having trouble breathing, significant lung damage has already taken place.Coughing and WheezingPatients with COPD experience chronic coughs with wheezing. Coughs and wheezing vary in severity for COPD patients. If the patient experiences a flare-up, these symptoms increase and worsen. An increase in mucus and saliva coughed up from the lungs is also common. Changes in mucus include increased thickness and stickiness. Patients will notice mucus that is green or yellow in color. Some COPD sufferers notice blood in their mucus when they cough. Other SymptomsWith shortness of breath and lack of oxygen, COPD patients experience an overall feeling of illness and fatigue. Patients also experience trouble concentrating and forgetfulness and trouble sleeping. It is not uncommon for COPD sufferers to experience swelling of the legs or ankles or sudden and rapid fluctuations in weight, which include weight gain or loss. Headaches and light-headedness and dizziness are also common.ConsiderationsSymptoms of COPD are different for every patient. The primary symptoms experienced depend on the lung disease that is affecting the patient the most. Smoking is the number one cause of COPD. Smoking and second-hand smoke greatly exacerbates symptoms and cause further lung damage in COPD patients. It is vital for smokers to quit to avoid the onset of COPD or worsening of symptoms.
