EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 54 MIN
MedSurg/Adult Health 1 (Respiratory 2)
from Beyond The Scrubs: Vitals and Vibes · host Eve Radio
Chapter 29 provides an overview of common upper respiratory problems, including issues affecting the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. It discusses conditions such as deviated septum, nasal fractures, nosebleeds (epistaxis), allergic rhinitis, and upper respiratory infections like the common cold and influenza, explaining their causes, symptoms, and management. Furthermore, the text addresses head and neck cancer, outlining risk factors, manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and various treatment modalities including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The chapter also covers essential nursing care and considerations for patients with these conditions, including those undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer and those with permanent tracheostomies.
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Chapter 29 provides an overview of common upper respiratory problems, including issues affecting the nose, sinuses, pharynx, and larynx. It discusses conditions such as deviated septum, nasal fractures, nosebleeds (epistaxis), allergic rhinitis, and upper respiratory infections like the common cold and influenza, explaining their causes, symptoms, and management. Furthermore, the text addresses head and neck cancer, outlining risk factors, manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and various treatment modalities including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. The chapter also covers essential nursing care and considerations for patients with these conditions, including those undergoing surgery for head and neck cancer and those with permanent tracheostomies.
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