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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.00%3A_IntroductionAdequate lung function is critical for effective gas exchange, which can be affected by acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The body attempts to compensate when changes occur due to illness or i...Adequate lung function is critical for effective gas exchange, which can be affected by acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The body attempts to compensate when changes occur due to illness or injury, but problematic symptoms might require urgent intervention. Understanding respiratory system disorders, oxygenation, and perfusion is crucial for effective nursing care. Nursing assessment allows for close monitoring of respiratory issues in patients.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.01%3A_Concepts_of_Oxygenation_and_PerfusionThis page discusses the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, including the functions of oxygenation, ventilation, and perfusion. It explains how the respiratory system provides oxygen to ...This page discusses the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, including the functions of oxygenation, ventilation, and perfusion. It explains how the respiratory system provides oxygen to the body, removes carbon dioxide, and maintains acid-base balance. Key structures involved include the conducting zone (nose, pharynx, trachea) and respiratory zone (alveoli).
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.03%3A_Heart_FailureThis section provides an overview of heart failure (HF), focusing on its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. It highlights diagnostics, laboratory values, and the importance of...This section provides an overview of heart failure (HF), focusing on its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. It highlights diagnostics, laboratory values, and the importance of applying nursing concepts and planning nursing care for patients with HF. The page also discusses medical therapies, emphasizing pharmacological agents such as beta-blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and nitrates.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.06%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_PneumothoraxThis section delves into pneumothorax, discussing its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. Pneumothorax types include traumatic, primary spontaneous, secondary spontaneous, and ...This section delves into pneumothorax, discussing its pathophysiology, risk factors, and clinical manifestations. Pneumothorax types include traumatic, primary spontaneous, secondary spontaneous, and iatrogenic, each differentiated by the cause of air entry into the pleural space. It's more common in males, with primary spontaneous cases prevalent in younger adults and secondary spontaneous in older.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/12%3A_Cardiovascular_System/12.00%3A_IntroductionThis page discusses the importance of monitoring patients with cardiovascular disease as part of cardiac rehabilitation, focusing on both inpatient and outpatient care. It highlights the synergy betwe...This page discusses the importance of monitoring patients with cardiovascular disease as part of cardiac rehabilitation, focusing on both inpatient and outpatient care. It highlights the synergy between oxygenation and perfusion in ensuring optimal blood flow to tissues and explores common cardiovascular diseases encountered in medical-surgical settings. The chapter covers preventive strategies and risk factors, emphasizing a foundational understanding of cardiovascular physiology.
