Respiratory System

In this overview, we’re going to discuss emphysema and look at causes and risk factors for developing this chronic respiratory disorder.  We will review signs and symptoms of the disorder as well as testing used to confirm it. Additionally, we

In this overview, we’re going to review chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, better known as COPD.  We will explore signs and symptoms of the disorder as well as testing used to confirm it. We will also explain treatments methods, nursing interventions,

In this lesson, we will go over what bronchitis is and look at causes and risk factors for developing acute and chronic forms of this respiratory disorder.  We will also discuss signs and symptoms as well as testing used to

In this lesson, we are going to go over asthma and identify causes and risk factors for developing this inflammatory respiratory disorder.  Diagnostics used to confirm the disorder along with testing for underlying causes of asthma will be reviewed as

Throughout this lesson, we’re going to go over acute respiratory distress syndrome, often called ARDS.  We will review causes and risk factors for developing it along with signs and symptoms and testing used to confirm it.  We will also talk

In this lesson, we will review one type of pulmonary function test and treatment called incentive spirometry.   We will go over why this treatment is used, how it is done, and at the important role the nurse plays to

In this lesson we are going to explain chest physiotherapy and how it is used to increase oxygenation in some clients with respiratory disorders.  We will also discuss priority nursing interventions to prevent complications and review client education on deep

In this lesson we will first do a review of the upper respiratory system and then discuss indications for creating a tracheostomy.  We will then discuss priority nursing interventions to prevent complications and maintain the client’s airway and effective respiratory

In this lesson we are going to talk about mechanical ventilation and why it is used to deliver oxygen for certain respiratory conditions.  We will identify some potential complications that mechanical ventilation cause that nurses need to monitor for. We

In this lesson we are going to talk about continuous positive airway pressure, better known as C-PAP.  We will review why C-PAP is used and and identify some potential complications that C-PAP can cause that nurses need to monitor for.