Medical-Surgical Nursing

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 13: Mechanical Ventilation - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 13: Mechanical Ventilation

Cathy Parkes

The purpose of mechanical ventilation and the causes of low pressure and high pressure alarms. Mechanical ventilator settings and best practices for nursing care of a patient on a mechanical...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 13: Mechanical Ventilation

Cathy Parkes

The purpose of mechanical ventilation and the causes of low pressure and high pressure alarms. Mechanical ventilator settings and best practices for nursing care of a patient on a mechanical...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and Acute respiratory failure (ARF).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 12: ARDS and ARF

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and Acute respiratory failure (ARF).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 11: Pleural Disorders, Chest Tubes, Tension Pneumothorax - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 11: Pleural Disorders, Chest Tubes, Tension Pneumothorax

Cathy Parkes

Pleural disorders, including the following: pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and hemothorax. Chest tubes in detail, include an overview of the three chambers (drainage collection chamber, water seal chamber, suction...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 11: Pleural Disorders, Chest Tubes, Tension Pneumothorax

Cathy Parkes

Pleural disorders, including the following: pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and hemothorax. Chest tubes in detail, include an overview of the three chambers (drainage collection chamber, water seal chamber, suction...

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 10: Pulmonary Embolism - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 10: Pulmonary Embolism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 10: Pulmonary Embolism

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and patient teaching associated with a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 9: Tuberculosis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 9: Tuberculosis

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of tuberculosis (TB).

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 9: Tuberculosis

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care of tuberculosis (TB).

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 8: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders, Influenza, Pneumonia - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 8: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders, Influenza, Pneumonia

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of influenza; pneumonia; and upper respiratory tract disorders, including: rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 8: Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders, Influenza, Pneumonia

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of influenza; pneumonia; and upper respiratory tract disorders, including: rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 7: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 7: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care associated with pulmonary hypertension.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 7: Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

Cathy Parkes

The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and nursing care associated with pulmonary hypertension.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 6: Cystic Fibrosis - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 6: Cystic Fibrosis

Cathy Parkes

Cystic fibrosis, including its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with this disorder.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 6: Cystic Fibrosis

Cathy Parkes

Cystic fibrosis, including its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and nursing care associated with this disorder.

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Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD

Cathy Parkes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD): the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and treatment associated with this disorder.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 5: COPD

Cathy Parkes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD): the pathophysiology, risk factors, signs/symptoms, labs, diagnosis, treatment, nursing care, and treatment associated with this disorder.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma

Cathy Parkes

Asthma: its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and patient teaching. Plus, status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening complication of asthma.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 4: Asthma

Cathy Parkes

Asthma: its pathophysiology, signs/symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and patient teaching. Plus, status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening complication of asthma.

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea

Cathy Parkes

Nasal cannula, simple face mask, partial rebreather mask, non-rebreather mask, venturi device, and face tent. The average flow rates and nursing considerations for each device. The difference between hypoxemia and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices, Hypoxemia/Hypoxia, Sleep Apnea

Cathy Parkes

Nasal cannula, simple face mask, partial rebreather mask, non-rebreather mask, venturi device, and face tent. The average flow rates and nursing considerations for each device. The difference between hypoxemia and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic tests for the Respiratory system. Coverage of arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and pulmonary function tests (PFTs). She then describes a bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, including pre-procedure and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 2: Diagnostic Tests

Cathy Parkes

Diagnostic tests for the Respiratory system. Coverage of arterial blood gases (ABGs), pulse oximetry (SpO2), and pulmonary function tests (PFTs). She then describes a bronchoscopy and thoracentesis, including pre-procedure and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components - LevelUpRN

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components

Cathy Parkes

An introduction to the Respiratory system video playlist. The key function and components of the respiratory system, including upper airway and lower airway components. The difference between ventilation, diffusion, and...

Med-Surg Respiratory System, part 1: Introduction, Function, Components

Cathy Parkes

An introduction to the Respiratory system video playlist. The key function and components of the respiratory system, including upper airway and lower airway components. The difference between ventilation, diffusion, and...