Category: Respiratory Disorders

Adult patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) require the inclusion of particular elements into a database. It is assumed that certain key data that are not connected to ARDS are already incorporated into relevant database tables. For instance, it is routine to consider gender and age, as well as socioeconomic and marriage statuses (Misulis…

The Circulatory System Blood Blood is one of the most researched liquids of the body that circulates through the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries (that will be explained further in the text), performing various functions. Despite being 78% water, this red color pigmented substance contains four distinct components, which are plasma, red blood cells, white…

Introduction Acute respiratory failure (ARF) occurs when the respiratory system can neither maintain appropriate oxygen levels nor adequately remove carbon dioxide. This condition might affect both healthy patients or those afflicted by chronic pulmonary diseases. In most cases, people with acute respiratory failure require immediate help and additional oxygen. The current paper examines the pathophysiology…

Table of Contents Hypoxaemia Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Reference List Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) occurs when the lungs have trouble loading blood with oxygen or removing carbon dioxide from it. Similarly, It is also defined as the inability of the bodys pulmonary system to meet its metabolic needs in blood oxygenation and co‚…

Summary Breathing is one of the main physical processes without which the bodys functioning is impossible. Without sufficient access to oxygen, the human body cannot efficiently operate since the work of many organ systems is disrupted (Rolfe, 2019). Therefore, in the presence of even minor breathing problems, a complete respiratory analysis is necessary, which will…

Introduction The respiratory system is accountable for providing oxygen to the body since energy is required for life on day to day basis. Oxygen is required to obtain energy from the food that is consumed. We breathe in air that is rich in oxygen (Miller et al, 2005). Oxygen is needed to burn down the…

Table of Contents Introduction Authors Initial Objectives Evaluation of the Research Methods and Approach Type of Research Used The practicability of the Work Improving the Study Conclusion Reference List Introduction The selected article describes the major challenges and issues encountered by nurses while providing adequate care to patients with severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes Risk factors Pathophysiology of ARDS Diagnostic Tools Used in the Diagnosis and Management of ARDS Reference List Introduction The acute injury of the lung is referred to as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). In this condition, the amount of oxygen diffusing from the air sacs to the bloodstream is usually…

Respiration is one of the vital physiological processes required for a normal homeostasis. It is also a complicated process where various mechanisms are interconnected to ensure a smooth air flow through the relevant pathways (Guyton and Hall, 2006). A defect in the respiratory system could lead to various complications which may be due to obstructions…

The definition of ARDS It is a deadly respiratory disorder, which occurs due to rapid failure of lungs. The associated clinical indicators The associated clinical indicators are low blood pressure, increased heartbeat, low arterial oxygen tension, low arterial carbon dioxide tension, high bicarbonate concentration, alkaline condition of pH above 7.4, and low arterial oxygen saturation.…