SOAP. – Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias Debbie A. Gunter Definition Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms. Common types are the following: A.Bradycardia: Heart rate less than 60 bpm; impulse originates in […]
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SOAP. – Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute Myocardial Infarction Debbie A. Gunter and Laura A. Petty Definition A.Acute myocardial infarction (MI) is a prolonged lack of myocardial oxygenation leading to necrosis […]
SOAP. – Bibliography for Chapter 12. Respiratory Guidelines
Bibliography for Chapter 12. Respiratory Guidelines Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Second Edition 2019 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2014, September). Committee Opinion No. 608: […]
SOAP. – Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease. It is a granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium bovis, and other mycobacteria. Humans […]
SOAP. – Pneumonia (Viral)
Pneumonia (Viral) Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Viral pneumonia is inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue due to a viral pathogen. B.Hospitalization is recommended for patients […]
SOAP. – Pneumonia (Bacterial)
Pneumonia (Bacterial) Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Pneumonia is inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue due to a bacterial pathogen. The causative agent and the anatomic […]
SOAP. – Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the periodic reduction (hypopnea) or cessation (apnea) of breathing due to a narrowing […]
SOAP. – Influenza (Flu)
Influenza (Flu) Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Influenza is a common, acute, viral infection that is a self-limiting, febrile illness of the respiratory tract. Illness is […]
SOAP. – Emphysema
Emphysema Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Emphysema is an abnormal dilation and destruction of alveolar ducts and airspaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Lung function slowly […]
SOAP. – Dyspnea
Dyspnea Mellisa A. Hall Definition A.Dyspnea occurs when a patient experiences any level of breathing discomfort. The symptom is often associated with pulmonary disorders and […]