23. Pulmonary Function Testing
and CHARLENE M. MYERS The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. I. Purpose of a pulmonary function test…
NURSING
22. Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Disorders
The authors would like to acknowledge David A. Miller for his contributions that remain unchanged from the first edition. Exposure to environmental risks, E904 Pulmonary disorder, 519.9 SYMPTOM POSSIBILITIES AND…
21. The Chest X-ray
Congestive heart failure, 428.0 Emphysema, 492.8 Pericardial effusions, 423.9 Pneumonia, 486. Pulmonary nodules (also called coin lesions), 793.1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES I. Most common views A. Anteroposterior (AP) films (back against…
20. Measures of Oxygenation and Ventilation
OXYGENATION AND VENTILATION I. Definition A. Closely interrelated terms that collectively refer to the processes by which oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are transported between atmosphere and tissue via…
4. Neurologic Trauma
Head trauma/traumatic brain injury, 959.01 Spinal cord trauma, 952.9 HEAD TRAUMA/TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY I. Head trauma accounts for two thirds of all casualties of motor vehicle accidents. A. Head trauma…
17. Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, 425.4 I. Definition. A. Idiopathic disorder causing cardiac muscle dysfunction that results in heart failure not due to atherosclerosis, hypertension, or valvular disease. II. Types. A. Dilated (congestive). 1….
16. Valvular Disease
Aortic regurgitation, 424.1 Aortic stenosis, 424.1 Mitral regurgitation, 424.0 Mitral stenosis, 394.0 Mitral valve prolapse, 424.0 Valvular disease, 459.9 I. Definition. A. Impairment of unidirectional flow that results from damaged…
14. Inflammatory Cardiac Diseases
Endocarditis, 424.90 Pericarditis, 423.9 PERICARDITIS I. Definition/general comments. A. Acute, painful inflammation of the pericardium B. May be mild or life-threatening C. Accurate patient history is of paramount importance in…
13. Peripheral Vascular Disease
Deep vein thrombosis, 453.8 Occlusive arterial disease, 444.22 Peripheral vascular disease, 443.9 Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger’s disease), 443.1 Venous disease, 459.9 PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE: OVERVIEW I. Definition/Incidence. A. Disorders of the…
10. Coronary Artery Disease and Hyperlipidemia
Coronary artery disease, 414.00 Hyperlipidemia, 272.4, I. Definition A. Partial or complete blockage of the coronary arteries, usually as the result of atherosclerosis; coronary vasospasm is also a cause II….
