Pulmonary edema

Abstract Pulmonary edema can be divided into two categories, cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic. Both of these can be life threatening if not treated on time. One of the main characteristics of this disease is the increased fluid in the interstitial spaces and alveoli in the lungs. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema as the name implies, is cause by heart failure. The most common type of heart failure seen with cardiogenic pulmonary edema is left ventricular failure also known as congestive heart failure (CHF)

The effects of cigarette smoking in Pulmonary Edema. First, this discussion will inform readers of cigarette smoking on normal lungs, then how cigarette smoking affects lungs impaired with pulmonary edema. Initially, the smoke inhaled from a cigarette will enter the lungs and travel deep to the alveoli as a person inhales. Alveoli is where gas exchange takes place to oxygenate the blood that is carried throughout the body. Gasses from the inhaled smoke are absorbed into the respiratory tract

Pulmonary Edema is a condition caused by excess of fluid in the lungs. This fluid collects in the numerous air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. Pulmonary edema is caused by heart problems. The fluid can accumulate for other reasons, including pneumonia, exposure to certain toxins and medications, trauma to the chest wall, and exercising or living at high elevations. Treatment for Pulmonary Edema varies depending on the cause but generally includes supplemental oxygen and medications

Pulmonary edema is very similar to pneumonia. It is the alveoli in the lungs, that start to contain fluid. Pulmonary edema can be cause by two factors. The most common, and reasonable cause is from the heart. If your heart is weak, instead of filling with air it fills with pressure and fluids. Another factor that can cause pulmonary edema is trauma to the lungs. This includes near drowning experiences, drug abuse, inhaling smoke that contains certain chemicals, and injury or trauma to the brain

Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary edema is excessive fluid in the lungs. The fluid accumulates in several air sacs in the lungs causing dyspnea. Heart problems can lead to pulmonary edema, but the accumulation of fluid can be caused by several things such as medications, injury to the chest cavity, among other things (Mayo Clinic Staff). Pulmonary edema is life threatening. It can occur suddenly or progress over time. When pulmonary edema develops suddenly it is known as acute pulmonary edema and requires

Severe myocarditis and pulmonary edema following scorpion bite: a case report Abstract: The scorpion sting is still one of major public health hazard in tropical, sub-tropical, coastal and rural areas of India. Most of the scorpion stings are associated with simple clinical features like pain, edema, numbness and tenderness at site of sting. Sometime it causes severe or life-threatening complication including cardio toxicity, neurotoxicity and acute pulmonary edema or acute respiratory distress syndrome

Both pulmonary edema, excessive fluid in the lungs, and cerebral edema, excessive fluid in the brain, were reported for this patient. Because the blood-brain barrier is freely permeable to water, the patient’s neurons most likely swelled, causing a buildup of intracranial pressure, which

progression of the condition. (Hinkle & Cheever, 2014) Focused Assessment: Subjective: Patient may report mild to severe shortness of breath with activity or while resting, fatique, weight gain, edema, cough, pinky frothy sputum, or heart racing/palpatations. Objective: Patient may present with edema in lower extremities, JVD, ascites, tachycardia, clubbing, poor capillary refill, low

Pathophysiology Assessment 2: Case-based assignment Pathological processes help distinguish medical conditions through the use of a variety methods to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients. Mr Johns, a 60 year old male has exhibited to his doctor a number of symptoms that usually coincide and are distinctive with issues relating to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems of the body. This case-based assignment will in order to assist in the treatment of Mr Johns, assist in diagnosing

Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndrome Acute coronary syndrome is a medical emergency in women and men that needs immediate attention; it is imperative to identify early symptoms to get an early treatment with good outcomes. The timely recognition of symptoms for this condition could be a matter of life or death for the patient; acute coronary syndrome is responsible for more than seven million deaths around the world each year, (De Vonn, Hogan, Ochs, & Shapiro, 2011). Su, Nyi, and Li (2015)