Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) : MR Sanjay. M. Peerapur, Principal, KLES Institute of Nursing Sciences, Hubli
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) : MR Sanjay. M. Peerapur, Principal, KLES Institute of Nursing Sciences, Hubli
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) : MR Sanjay. M. Peerapur, Principal, KLES Institute of Nursing Sciences, Hubli
RESPIRATORY
DISTRESS
SYNDROME
(ARDS)
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INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Outward migration
Atelectasis
of blood cells &
fluids from capillaries
Hyaline membrane
formation Pulmonary Edema
Lung
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
• Early signs/symptoms
– Restlessness
– Dyspnea
– Low blood pressure
– Confusion
– Extreme tiredness
– Change in patient’s behavior
• Mood swing
• Disorientation
• Change in LOC
– If pneumonia is causing ARDS then client may have
• Cough
• Fever
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS CONTD…………
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PATIENT LYING PRONE ON VOLLMAN PRONE POSITIONER
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LATERAL ROTATION THERAPY BED
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MEDICAL MANAGEMENT contd…….
• Medications :
– Antibiotics
– Anti-inflammatory drugs; such as corticosteroids
– Diuretics
– Drugs to raise blood pressure
– Anti-anxiety
– Muscle relaxers
– Inhaled drugs (Bronchodilators)