SOAP – Pneumonia
Pneumonia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.An infection of the lungs that can have varying degrees of severity. B.Caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. […]
Month: January 2020
SOAP – Pleural Effusions
Pleural Effusions Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Result of excess fluid production or decreased absorption of fluid in the pleural space. Incidence A.There are […]
SOAP – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.A chronic and progressive respiratory disease characterized by expiratory airflow limitation. Incidence A.Chronic obstructive pulmonary […]
SOAP – Asthma
Asthma Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.A chronic airway inflammatory disease defined by a variation of expiratory airflow limitation and history of respiratory symptoms […]
SOAP – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is defined by three variables. 1.Bilateral opacities on imaging. 2.Onset […]
SOAP – Rhinosinusitis
Rhinosinusitis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Inflammation of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. B.Preferred terminology: Rhinosinusitis rather than sinusitis since inflammation of the sinuses rarely occurs without […]