1. Interpretation of ABG result
Ph is 7.491 (normal range 7.35-7.45) increased
PCO2 27.6(35-45mm of hg)decreased
PAO2-53.6(85-100mm of hg)decresed
HCO3 20.6(23-30meq)decreased
Here PH incresed,PCO2 and PAO2 and HCO3decresed.so respiratory alkalosis with renal compensation.
2. Clinical diagnosis is COPD(Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease)
Here patient had history of smoking which is one of risk factor of COPD and triggered at night.The device used for COPD is BIPAP. Hyperventillation is one of clinical feature.
3.Medication
4. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
BIPAP(Biphasis positive airway pressure)
subject: medical Surgical. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with...
The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but does get short of breath easily. There are no known ill contacts at home. Her...
The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but does get short of breath easily. There are no known ill contacts at home. Her...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions typed at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production...
Read the case study. Then answer the questions at the end of the case study. The patient is a 60-year-old Caucasian female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago requiring hospitalization. She uses BiPAP ventilatory support at night when sleeping. She denies fever, chills, cough, wheezing, and sputum production but...