Pulmonary Hypertension

Preston Baresgian

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HYPOXIA!!

Cardiac disease/arrhythmia

Pulmonary embolism

Emphysema/COPD

Hypervolumia

Alveolar Hypoventilation – CNS, COPD, OSA and medication

induced.

V/Q mismatch (Ventilation and Perfusion) – Embolism, COPD, Pneumonia, and ARDS etc…

Anemia – Reduction of O2 carrying capacity

Low inspired oxygen

concentration.

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AnxietyDecreased mental status

Jugular venous distension

Tachycardia and/or irregular heart rate

-Dyspnea/Tachypnea

-Wheezes/crackles (rales)

-More persistent cough

Peripheral Edema

-Skin Color

-Diaphoresis

• Diuretics

• Anti coagulants

• Vasodilators

• Oxygen therapy!

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HYPOXIA

Peripheral vasoconstriction

Pulmonary Hypertension

Decreased PaO2/SPO2

Increased respiratory distress

Increased oxygen (FIO2)

Decreased Hypoxia

Decreased pulmonary hypertension

Peripheral vasodilatation

RELIEF OF RESPIRATORY DISTRESS!

Documents

Pulmonary Hypertension