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| Organ of voice (“Voice box”) Made up of cartilage and epithelium Connects pharynx to the trachea Helps protect lower airway from foreign matter Helps with coughing |
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| epiglottis, thyroid cartligde and glottis, arythenoid, cricoid cartlage, and vocal cords. |
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| “windpipe” Made up of smooth muscle and C-shaped cartilage rings, where the opening of the “C” is on the back side The tubular structure connecting the larynx and the bronchi |
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| 1. Serous membrane that lines the lungs and wall of the thorax |
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| 1. In the middle of the thorax, the pleural sacs that contain the two lungs |
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| 1. Divide into right and left bronchus and ultimately to the bronchioles. |
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| Where O2 and CO2 exchange takes place Where respiration occurs |
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| Direct inspection and exam of larynx, trachea, and bronchi using either flexible fiber optic or rigid bronchoscope. IV sedation is used. |
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| Signed consent NPO 6 hr before test to reduce risk of aspiration Nurse explains procedure to reduce fear and anxiety Must remove dentures |
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| post procedure of bronchoscopy |
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NPO until cough reflex returns, then ice chips and advance safe Bloody mucous expectoration is normal after test, give reassurance
iii. Monitor VS’s
iv. Instruct pt and family to watch for signs of SOB or bleeding, sore throat WNL for several days. |
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i. Same as in severe asthma:
ii. Labored breathing
iii. Prolonged exhalation
iv. Engorged neck veins
v. Wheezing |
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