Appendicitis, 541 Diverticulitis, 562.11 Peritonitis, 567.9 Ulcerative colitis, 556.9 DIVERTICULITIS I. Definition A. Inflammation or localized perforation of diverticulum with abscess formation B. Occurs annually in approximately 5% of patients…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, 530.81 Peptic ulcer disease, 533.9 PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE (PUD) I. Definition A. A gastrointestinal ulcer is a loss of enteric surface epithelium that extends deeply enough to…
Hepatic failure, 572.8 Hepatitis, 573.3 HEPATITIS I. Definition A. Hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by many drugs and toxic agents, as well as…
INDICATIONS FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION I. Inadequate intrinsic respiratory capacity to prevent or compensate for severe hypoxia and/or hypercarbia due to the following: A. Neuromuscular (NM) depression or failure 1. Drugs…
Hypertension, 401.9 I. Definition A. Sustained elevation of systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or above, or of diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or above, at least…
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Obstructive sleep apnea, 327.23 CHARACTERISTICS OF BREATHING AND SLEEP I. Tidal…
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Acute tracheobronchitis, 466.0 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 496 Pneumonia, community-acquired, 486…
Asthma, 413.9 Myocardial infarction, 410.9 I. Definition A. Angina—“pain in the chest” related to ischemia B. MI—death of myocardial tissue C. Pathology—supply/demand mismatch: The demand for myocardial oxygen is greater…
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Respiratory failure, 518.81 DEFINITIONS AND CONCEPTS I. Breathing A. A lay…
Pneumothorax, 512.8 I. Definition A. Presence of air in the pleural space resulting from perforation of the chest wall or pleura that causes collapse of the lung B. Types: 1….
