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Respiratory System
The respiratory system includes the lungs and the airway. The questions in this category focus mainly on the anatomical and physiological processes associated with breathing.
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What is the best antibiotic for upper respiratory infection in pregnant women?
The correct answer is actually none. Many studies have shown that prescribing antibiotics does nothing to shorten the length or severity of symptoms, regardless of the color of the sputum, etc. The only studies that have shown any benefit (and there are only a few, compared with many studies showing no benefit) showed a very minor difference, for example a day less of symptoms. And for that very questionable benefit, you get the development of resistant organisms which are quickly becoming a public health crisis. Look for headlines involving "MRSA" or "VRE" for more info on that. Also look up "C. Diff Colitis" for another example of the dangers of overprescribing antibiotics.
What is the name for respiratory system?
The respiratory system is the system that handles breathing.
What happens to air passing through the nose?
It will gradually approach body temperature as it is heated by the body. It is also filtered of large particles by the cilia in the nasal passages and accumulates moisture from the mucus secretions lining the passage.
Is pneumonia acute or chronic?
It's acute. The full medical term is "streptococcal pharyngitis". The group of bacteria causing the condition may also secrete a toxin causing nausea, vomiting, and a headache. The recommended treatment is still penicillin. There are other options for those who are allergic. It's also a fact that the group of bacteria that cause "strep throat" do not do well in a slightly salty environment. This is the basis for gargling with salt water plus it helps deal with the pain. There may be examples where "strep throat" may be called chronic to make a point, such as a reason to remove ones tonsils but the disease is acute and warrants immediate treatment because toxins released may do permanent damage to heart valves and the bacteria have a propensity to travel to heart valves and set up shop there causing further permanent damage. Since the dawn of penicillin and in the current day of so many alternative choices, there is no reason anyone should suffer from a chronic form of strep throat. By the way, in case you save left over antibiotics for later use...beware, not ALL of them work for this condition.
How is mild respiratory distress syndrome treated?
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Monitor vital signs, breath sounds, breathing pattern and level of consciousness. Evaluate pulse oximetry.
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Elevate head of the bed to 45 degrees.
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Suction secretions as needed.
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Turn patient every 2 hours.
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Provide adequate fluid intake.
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Provide a calm environment to promote rest. Limit activities.
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Administer expectorants, bronchodilators, and antibiotics as ordered.
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Encourage deep breathing exercises.
Administer oxygen at a low rate.What tidal volume for a 15 kg pediatric patient?
Average Tidal Volume is 8-10 ml Kg-1 for a neonate. Hence for a 3 Kg nonate result in a tidal volume of 24-30 ml.
What causes an pulmonary embolism?
A blockage of an artery of the lung by foreign matter such as fat, tumor, tissue, or a clot originating from a vein
What is the salary of a respiratory therapist?
- Lower - $51,751
- Median - $55,715
- Upper - $60,218 NATIONAL AVERAGE IN 2006 I THINK----------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My Mother is a respiratory Therapist, she makes about around 65,000-70,000$ annually.
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It really depends on where you're working, also depends if you're a CRT or an RRT or if you're full time or per diem. Where I work at, RRT's get paid more even if they are newly graduate than CRT's with 10-20 years experience. Of course full time worker get paid less since they are guaranteed full time hours and benefits. For an RRT per diem is $30/hr, and night differential if they are working nights, weekend differential and time and half on holidays. I'd rather work per diem though because where I work I'm still getting 3 to 4 days per week. I just save all the extra income for my vacation, plus I get my medical benefits from my husband so its worth it for me to work per diem. You wont get rich being a Respiratory Therapist, but if you have a job, you wont be poor either.
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it does depend on were you work and live I have made 18$per hour up to 42$ per hour so it really depends
$56,621.50 according to Salary.com
Who did the Leafs acquire in exchange for Felix Potvin?
Potvin was traded by the Maple Leafs along with a sixth-round pick in the 1999 entry draft to the New York Islanders for D Bryan Berard and the Islanders' sixth-round selection, who the Leafs used to select RW Jan Sochor, on January 9, 1999.
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Many things like smoking, lack of exercise and bad diet increase the risk of getting heart disease. Your genetics are just another thing that could increase the risk of you getting heart disease.
How can you slow your heart rate to breathe underwater?
imagine how you usually breathe.....
....do that, only slower.
Why is hard to breathe in summer?
There can be numerous reasons why it may be more difficult to breathe in the summer, some are, seasonal allergies, ozone, poor air quality, humidity, pollen, open windows leaving in car exhaust fumes and other air pollutents. Cheyzer
What you the normal respiratory rate for a teen?
The normal respiratory rate for a teen, like adults, would probably be between 14-20 breaths per minute.
What percentages of inspired air are oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Ambient air (the air you breathe in) contains about 21% oxygen and about 380 ppm carbon dioxide. This changes slightly summer to winter, downwind of green vegetation during the day and in buildings.
How did the manorial system start to decline?
The Manorial System, along with Feudalism, started to decline at the end of the Crusades. Those who had gone to the Middle East to fight had come back with dyes, silks, incense, spice, etc. They sold the goods that they had brought back, increasing trade and boosting the economy. Europe also started switching over to a monetary system, so now serfs could buy their freedom from the Lord and move to the cities and out of the country. All these things attributed to the decline or the Manorial system and Feudalism.
What training ia needed for a respiratory therapists?
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for respiratory therapists.
An associate degree is the minimum educational requirement, but a bachelor's or master's degree may be important for advancement. All States, except Alaska and Hawaii, require respiratory therapists to be licensed.
Education and training. An associate degree is required to become a respiratory therapist. Training is offered at the postsecondary level by colleges and universities, medical schools, vocational-technical institutes, and the Armed Forces. Most programs award associate or bachelor's degree and prepare graduates for jobs as advanced respiratory therapists. A limited number of associate degree programs lead to jobs as entry-level respiratory therapists. According to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 31 entry-level and 346 advanced respiratory therapy programs were accredited in the United States in 2008.
Among the areas of study in respiratory therapy programs are human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, pharmacology, and mathematics. Other courses deal with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the application of clinical practice guidelines, patient care outside of hospitals, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory health promotion and disease prevention, and medical recordkeeping and reimbursement.
High school students interested in applying to respiratory therapy programs should take courses in health, biology, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Respiratory care involves basic mathematical problem solving and an understanding of chemical and physical principles. For example, respiratory care workers must be able to compute dosages of medication and calculate gas concentrations.
Licensure and certification. A license is required to practice as a respiratory therapist, except in Alaska and Hawaii. Also, most employers require respiratory therapists to maintain a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Licensure is usually based, in large part, on meeting the requirements for certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). The board offers the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential to those who graduate from entry-level or advanced programs accredited by CAAHEP or the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and who also pass an exam.
The board also awards the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to CRTs who have graduated from advanced programs and pass two separate examinations. Supervisory positions and intensive-care specialties usually require the RRT.
Other qualifications. Therapists should be sensitive to a patient's physical and psychological needs. Respiratory care practitioners must pay attention to detail, follow instructions, and work as part of a team. In addition, operating advanced equipment requires proficiency with computers.
Advancement. Respiratory therapists advance in clinical practice by moving from general care to the care of critically ill patients who have significant problems in other organ systems, such as the heart or kidneys. Respiratory therapists, especially those with a bachelor's or master's degree, also may advance to supervisory or managerial positions in a respiratory therapy department. Respiratory therapists in home healthcare and equipment rental firms may become branch managers. Some respiratory therapists advance by moving into teaching positions. Some others use the knowledge gained as a respiratory therapist to work in another industry, such as developing, marketing, or selling pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
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What is the function of the capillaries in the respiratory system?
Capillaries are the connection between arterioles and venules.
The capillaries job is to enable the exchange of oxygen, water, carbon-dioxide, chemical substances and various nutrients to between blood and the surrounding tissue.
What dose the respiratory system do?
the respiratory system allows exchange of gases in order for oxygen to becirculated throughout the body and carbon dioxide given out
What part of your lungs inflate and deflate?
Action of the diaphragm causes healthy lungs to inflate in whole like a balloon.
Doctors have said that the average person does not breath properly, thereby not filling our lungs with sufficient air to help purify our blood. We should do daily exercises of deep beathing or get into the habit of breathing more deeply than we do.
Is anaerobic respiration a blessing or curse?
Anaerobic respiration is a natural process that allows organisms to produce energy without oxygen, which can be beneficial in certain situations, such as during intense exercise or in low oxygen environments. However, it is less efficient than aerobic respiration and can lead to the buildup of lactic acid, causing muscle fatigue and soreness. Ultimately, anaerobic respiration is a necessary adaptation for survival but can have both positive and negative impacts depending on the context.
