Hyperpnea is a pathological condition that occurs with frequent shallow breathing if inhalation is carried out in the upper respiratory tract. It causes a decrease in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood. Causes Hyperpnea occurs when a strong emotional shock, causeless anxiety and fear attacks. Sometimes this condition can occur because of: panic…
It seems that there is nothing easier and more natural for a person than breathing. However, not only our health but also our physical condition and intellectual development depend on how we breathe… It is especially comforting that a person can learn to manage the breathing process, which means rejuvenating and strengthening his or her…
Removal of an endotracheal tube (tracheal extubation) should be carried out in an environment with adequate supervision and highly qualified personnel with a sufficient share of experience who have the necessary equipment. Indications Significant depression of consciousness and the absence of protective reflexes (swallowing and coughing); The risk of aspiration of gastric contents in a…
Pulse oximeters are non-invasive monitors that measure blood oxygen content. They measure the ratio of the two main forms of hemoglobin in the blood: saturated arterial hemoglobin (also called oxyhemoglobin) to unsaturated hemoglobin. Pulse oximeters have gained great popularity, as they are very convenient to use in most clinical situations. Today, pulse oximeters are necessary…
Air entrainment mask Venturi is used for dosed patient oxygen therapy. The mask is designed taking into account the smallest anatomical features of a person. The edges of the mask are rounded and atraumatic due to the metal nose clip. The mask is securely fixed on the patient. The elastic tape, which is fixed on…
Blood constantly flows through the heart. The right side of the heart receives low oxygen blood, sends it to the lungs for oxygenation, and the left side distills oxygen-rich blood to the body. However, the amount of blood and the time during which this occurs is of great importance to health. The heart should be…
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious condition caused by acute respiratory failure, which developed as a result of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Causes The pathology can be caused by inhalation of toxic substances, severe infectious lesions of the respiratory system, penetration into the lungs of liquids, massive blood transfusion, traumatic damage to the chest,…
Pulse oximetry is a method for determining the quantitative indicators of the oxygen content in human blood. This type of diagnosis refers to non-invasive research methods. In what cases is pulse oximetry indicated? The normal well-being of a person largely depends on how well his or her tissues and organs are supplied with oxygen. The…
A nomogram (Greek: νόμος – law and γράμμα – writing) is a graphical representation of a function of several variables, which allows using simple geometric operations (for example, applying a ruler) to study functional dependencies without calculations, for example, solve a quadratic equation without applying formulas. Geometric images of dependencies between variables, eliminating the need…
Normally, the fetal heart rate is 120-160 beats per minute. A heart rate of less than 120 indicates fetal hypoxia, a dangerous pathological process characterized by a decreased supply of oxygen to the fetus. Hypoxia occurs due to atypical processes taking place in the female body. The time of formation, course and intensity of the…