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5 days ago · Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. Tobacco smoking accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries. In low- and middle-income countries, tobacco smoking accounts for only 30–40% of COPD cases, and household air pollution is a major risk ...
5 days ago · Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. In patients with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, the clinical history findings are typical of asthma but are associated only with exercise. Typical symptoms include cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain or tightness. Some individuals also may report sore throat or GI upset.
5 days ago · Expect bleeding and bruising while taking the medication. Limit intake of green, leafy vegetables. Monitor blood pressure daily. Take daily weights at the same time every day. Limit intake of green, leafy vegetables. Chapter 38, Oxygenation and Tissue Perfusion Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free.
5 days ago · The challenge in dealing with pulmonary embolism (PE) is that patients rarely display the classic presentation of this problem, that is, the abrupt onset of pleuritic chest pain, shortness of breath, and hypoxia. Studies of patients who died unexpectedly from PE have revealed that often these individuals complained of nagging symptoms for weeks ...
4 days ago · ICD is inserted in thoracic trauma. In a grossly unstable patient, where physical examination is inconclusive and radiological investigations are unnecessary, the insertion of an underwater chest drainage tube can be a diagnostic as well as a therapeutic procedure. The ICD is put. along the upper border of the lower Rib.
4 days ago · Patients in intensive care may have a tracheostomy and be dependent on a respiratory ventilator while yet conscious and able to mobilise. Early rehabilitation is known to be key to patient recovery. However, for these patients, therapy staff members are required to manage the ventilator tubing in addition to other patient-connected equipment whilst focussing on patient mobility and progress. A technical garment (TrachVest) was designed to hold the ventilator tubing securely during these ...
2 days ago · X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM) is a severe type of congenital skeletal muscle disorder usually presenting at birth requiring extensive resuscitation. While having phenotypic variability, its diagnosis carries a poor prognosis due to high rates of hospitalization and mortality by early infancy. Management of patients with XLMTM should therefore be guided by shared decision-making with parents, considering the severity and progression of the disease, quality of life, and demands on ...
