Pathophysiology
Description
Build a table to compare and contrast asthma and COPD. Be sure to include signs and symptoms, causes, and the pathophysiology associated with one treatment modalities. Be certain to cite at least one scholarly evidence- based article that is current (less than 5 years old).
Or as an alternative:
Read the case study below and answers the questions.
AB is hospitalized with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in her left leg as a complication of abdominal surgery. She is being treated with bedrest and anticoagulant therapy. On the third postoperative day, she suddenly experiences severe dyspnea and is placed on supplemental oxygen. A blood gas is drawn with the following results: pH 7.52, PaCO2 28, HCO3 26, PaO2 80.
Questions:
1. Identify the ABG results.
2. Considering AB’s history, what is the most likely cause of her respiratory distress? Why?
3. What diagnostic findings would help to confirm this diagnosis?
4. What is the pathogenesis of the hypoxemia in this disorder?
5. How will AB’s respiratory disorder likely be treated? Please cite as least one treatment option found in the current evidence based literature not including the textbook.
