Category: Respiratory Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction Clinical presentation of pneumothorax and flail chest Critical analysis of current treatment modalities Conclusion References: Introduction Respiratory compromise due to pneumothorax could occur due to various causes. Two types of pneumothorax were described: spontaneous and traumatic (Porter, 2008). The former was characteristic of young men who were otherwise healthy. Six times…

Acids are substances that can give off hydrogen ions, and bases are substances that can accept these ions. The acid-base balance is an important parameter that is maintained in the human blood within certain limits. This is necessary for the normal functioning of various body systems, biochemical reactions, and the optimal functioning of enzymes. Acids…

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Failure Diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Failure Medical Management for Acute Respiratory Failure Plan of Care for Acute Respiratory Failure Conclusion References Introduction The human body is a system that depends on the coordination of all organs regarding the distribution of necessary elements throughout the structure. Oxygen is…