ED-3220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Abdominal Thrusts, Epiglottis, Anaphylaxis
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Airway is blocked by tongue or swollen tissues of mouth and throat: mechanical airway obstruction. Airway is partially of completely blocked by a foreign object or mucus. Respiratory distress and arrest: respiratory distress. Breathing becomes difficult or requires extra effort. Trouble breathing, slow or rapid, shallow or deeper than normal breaths. Moist, cool, flushed, pale, ashen, or bluish skin. Signals of respiratory distress in children / infants. Respiratory distress a(cid:374)d arrest (cid:272)o(cid:374)t"d: causes (distress and arrest) Injury to head, brain stem, chest, lungs, or abdomen. Respiratory conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Airway is partially blocked and air sacs in lungs cannot fill with air. Damage to air sacs in the lungs. Chronic condition that can worsen over time. Inflammation of the main air passages to the lungs. Cough with mucus almost every day for 3 months. Chronic-specific signals: ankle, feet, leg swelling, bye lips, frequent respiratory infections. Person breathes faster and deeper than normal: allergic reaction.
