Raised jugular venous pressure (JVP) in a COPD patient is often indicative of right heart failure or cor pulmonale, which can occur due to prolonged pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic hypoxia and hypercapnia. The impaired gas exchange leads to increased pressure in the pulmonary circulation, ultimately straining the right ventricle. As the right ventricle struggles to pump effectively, blood backs up into the systemic venous circulation, resulting in elevated JVP. Monitoring JVP can help assess the severity of heart failure and guide treatment in COPD patients.
COPD patient
Hypoxic drive.
because elasticity of alveoli is diminished in patient with COPD therefore administering more than 4liters/minute will collapse alveoli and patient may die.
intermittent temperature according to the condition
sitting upright at least 45 degree ange
88 to 93 o2
2 liters per minute
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.
acidic due to build up of co2
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 a stage 4 COPD patient
A blood transfusion may be given to a COPD patient to address anemia, which can exacerbate symptoms and reduce oxygen delivery to tissues. By increasing hemoglobin levels, the transfusion can improve oxygenation and overall functional capacity, helping the patient breathe easier and maintain better quality of life. Additionally, in cases of significant blood loss or severe hypoxia, transfusions can be critical for stabilizing the patient's condition.