Pulmonary Emergencies Pulmonary Emergencies – Robin Gilbert

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We will discuss crucial assessment findings and interventions for pulmonary emergencies including mechanical ventilation criteria for the following:

• Respiratory Failure
• Pulmonary Embolism
• COPD
• ARDS

1. Prioritize nursing actions for respiratory emergencies.
2. Inspect blood gases with respect to compensation, etiology and pH.

• Acute Respiratory Failure
  • Etiology
  • Impaired Ventilation
  • Signs, Symptoms, Diagnostics
  • Management
• Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Etiology
  • Signs, Symptoms, Diagnostics
  • Management
• COPD
  • Signs, Symptoms, Diagnostics
  • Management
• Acute Severe Asthma
  • Signs, Symptoms, Diagnostics
  • Management
• Pulmonary Embolism
  • Management
• Anticoagulant Therapy
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Assist Control Ventilation
• Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
• Pressure Support Ventilation
• Low Tidal Volume Ventilation