This patient is exhibiting bowel perforation symptoms, along with potential shock. Abdominal perforation is a possible outcome of colitis. Due to the patient's abdominal distension, the diaphragm is being compressed upward, which reduces lung capacity and worsens respiratory discomfort. A shock sign is a capillary refill time of more than four seconds.
Stridor is a sharp, pitchy sound that can occur during breathing. It is typically caused by a narrowing or obstruction in the upper airway, specifically the trachea or larynx. Stridor is often heard as a high-pitched wheezing or harsh sound that is more prominent during inhalation but can also occur during exhalation. It can be a symptom of various conditions or underlying causes, such as infections, allergies, foreign body obstruction, or structural abnormalities in the airway. Stridor in breathing may indicate an issue that requires medical attention, especially if it is associated with difficulty breathing or other concerning symptoms.
This is a typical sign of a metabolic problem, particularly if there is a family history of young sibling deaths.
Both anemia and infection can be symptoms of leukemia.
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, where abnormal production of white blood cells occurs. The presence of leukemia can disrupt the normal production and function of other blood cells, leading to various symptoms.
When the PaCo2 is greater than 60 mmHg and there are no spontaneous respirations, the patient's apnea test is compatible with the diagnosis of brain death.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) refers to the unexplained and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant under one year of age, typically occurring during sleep. SIDS is also sometimes referred to as crib death.
The early part of the QRS complex is prolonged during ventricular pre-excitation, and this "initial slurring" is visible as Delta waves on the ECG. In a person with Wolff-Parkinson-White, an abnormal conduction pathway between the atrium and the ventricle causes the ventricular pre-excitation. A Delta wave and a wider QRS are the results of the ventricle's subsequent premature depolarization.
When a patient is unable to give consent, a legal guardian may intervene.
Kidney is not a tissue typically affected by leukemia.
Leukemia is a type of cancer that primarily affects the blood and bone marrow, where blood cells are produced. It involves the abnormal production of white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting infections in the body.
Respiratory distress refers to a condition in which a person experiences difficulty or labored breathing due to inadequate gas exchange in the lungs. It is a broad term used to describe a range of symptoms and signs related to respiratory impairment.
Through alveolar recruitment, HFOV enhances oxygenation without the drawbacks of high PEEP, which is also employed to improve oxygenation.
Failure to thrive can have a variety of clinical signs, including delayed motor development, apathy, avoidance of eye contact, and growth failure.
An opening made for the airway for surgical purposes is called a tracheotomy.
A tracheotomy, also known as a tracheostomy, is a surgical procedure that involves creating a direct opening into the trachea (windpipe) through the neck. This procedure is performed to establish an alternative airway when the normal airway is blocked or compromised, or when long-term ventilatory support is required.
Wheezing typically occurs during an asthma attack unless there is significantly decreased airflow due to bronchospasm and inflammation. Beta-2 receptor agonists, such as albuterol (Proventil), can cause agitation.
Octreotide (Sandostatin) or vasopressin (DDAVP) are two medications used to treat acute esophageal bleeding varices.
The absence of breathing in the air is referred to as respiratory arrest. Respiratory arrest occurs when a person stops breathing or experiences a complete cessation of breathing. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention and intervention.
Respiratory arrest can have various causes, including severe respiratory conditions, drug overdose, trauma, drowning, choking, or certain medical conditions that affect the respiratory system. It can also occur as a result of cardiac arrest, where the heart stops pumping effectively, leading to a lack of oxygen supply to the body.
