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COPD
Bronchial Asthma
Prepared by:
Ben Ryan J. Sauce MN, RN,RM,EMT
Lecturer
Learning Objectives
After the discussion, learners
will be able to:
C.B,emphysema, atelectasis,
bronchiectasis
Chronic Obstructive Lung
Disease (COLD)
Chronic Lower Respiratory
Disease (CLRD)
Chronic Bronchitis
is a prolonged or
extended inflammation
of the bronchi with chronic
cough and excessive mucus for
at-least 3 months each year for
2 consecutive years
Pathophysiology and Etiology
characterized by hyper-secretion
of mucus and recurrent or
chronic RTI
As the infectious progresses, cilia
lining the airway can not
propel secretion upward
Secretions remain in the lungs
and form plugs in smaller
bronchi, plugs are areas for
bacterial growth and chronic
infection
Increase mucus secretion and
causing areas of focal tissue
death
Airway obstruction result from
bronchial inflammation
Pathophysiology and Etiology
Development of C.B may be
insidious (gradual) or follow by a
long history of B.A or Acute
RTI such as influenza and pneumonia
Air pollutions and smoking are
significant factors
C.B may develop at any time , but
appears most commonly in middle
age after years of untreated low
grade bronchitis
duration of the symptoms, how
disease process began, and
history of occupational health
hazards, pulmonary disease,
smoking form the basis for
DIAGNOSIS
Pathophysiology 1. Mucus-producing glands deep within the lining of
the airways become enlarged (hypertrophy) and
and Etiology increase in number (hyperplasia), and the
number of surface cells that produce mucus
(goblet cells) increases, resulting in excessive
secretion of mucus in the lungs. The resulting chronic
cough and expectoration
2. Secretions remain in the lungs and form plugs in
smaller bronchi, plugs are areas for bacterial growth and
chronic infection.
3. The hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the sub
mucosal glands (mucus-producing glands deep within
bronchial walls) thicken the airway walls
4. The resulting increased volume of mucus that
occurs plugs the airways.
5. Columnar cells (cells that line the surface of the
airways) undergo changes that result in
the destruction of cilia—delicate hairlike structures
on columnar cells lining the airways that sweep mucus
with offending agents up and out of the lungs.
6. The loss of cilia and the inability to clear
bacteria predispose the patient to lung infections.
Increase mucus secretion and causing areas of
focal tissue death
Pathophysiology and Etiology
V/Q mismatch: The physiologic response leads to a drop in ventilation
and compensation with the rise in CO. Increased perfusion in the
areas of poor ventilation takes place eventually causing hypoxia and
secondary polycythemia.
Severe hypoxia and hypercarbia: Chronic V/Q mismatch leads to
decreased oxygenation/deoxygenation of the blood resulting in hypoxemia
and increased CO2 retention (Respiratory Acidosis).
Hypoxia refers to a state in which oxygen supply is insufficient,
whereas hypoxemia and anoxemia refer specifically to states that
have low or zero arterial oxygen supply.
Chronically
overinflated with air, so
Hyperinflation of lungs the rib cage stays
› Low diaphragmatic position partially expanded all
› Decreased intensity of heart and the time.
breath sounds Inspiration is
› AP = Transverse diameter (barrel difficult because of the
chest) rigid chest
› Costal angle greater than 90 degrees
accessory breathing muscles
(muscles in the neck, upper
chest, and between the ribs)
When you exhale with your lips
pursed, there is increased
resistance in your airways, which
helps them stay open during
exhalation.
Pursed-lip breathing also helps calm
you down and slows your breathing.
Practice this technique by inhaling
through your nose, making sure to
keep your mouth closed.
CO2 Narcosis -
Co2 in the blood increased and
reach the toxic level dec LOC to coma
Diagnostic Findings
Pulmonary Function Test Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Decreased Vital Capacity measures the amount of air
and forced expiratory you can breathe out in one
volume complete breath
Increased residual volume A decrease in the FEV may
and total lung capacity mean there is blockage to the flow
of air out from the lungs
Residual volume, the volume
of air left in the lungs Vital capacity (VC) is the
maximum amount of air a
Total Lung Capacity gas that still person can expel from the
remains in the chest even after lungs after a maximum
the patient makes his/her effort inhalation
to fully "empty" the lungs Hypoxemia & R. Acidosis
Medical Management
Goal of treatment are to:
Therapy
Pulmonary rehabilitation.
teach you breathing exercises and techniques that may help reduce your
breathlessness and improve your ability to exercise.
Nutrition therapy. You'll also receive advice about proper nutrition. In the early
stages of emphysema, many people need to lose weight, while people with late-
stage emphysema often need to gain weight.
Medical Management
Surgery
Risk for Infection- Inadequate primary defenses (decreased ciliary action, stasis of
secretions), Inadequate acquired immunity (tissue destruction, increased environmental
exposure), Chronic disease process, Malnutrition
Increase fluid intake to 3000 mL per Hydration helps decrease the viscosity
of secretions, facilitating expectoration.
day within cardiac tolerance. Provide
Using warm liquids may decrease
warm or tepid liquids. Recommend
bronchospasm. Fluids during meals can
intake of fluids between, instead of increase gastric distention and pressure
during, meals. on the diaphragm.
Nursing Intervention
Nursing Interventions Rationale
Position head midline with flexion on
To gain or maintain open airway
appropriate for age/condition
To decrease pressure on the
Elevate HOB
diaphragm and enhancing drainage
Observe S/Sx of infections To identify infectious process
Demonstrate chest physiotherapy, These techniques will prevent possible
such as bronchial tapping when in aspirations and prevent any untoward
cough, proper postural drainage. complications
Assess and routinely monitor skin and Cyanosis may be peripheral (noted in nailbeds) or
central (noted around lips/or earlobes). Duskiness
mucous membrane color. and central cyanosis indicate advanced hypoxemia.
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