EMT 19

negative pressure

positive pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Inspiration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Expiration

signs of inadequate breathing in infants and children

– Bronchiole lining inflamed

– Excess mucus produced

– Cells in bronchioles that normally clear away mucus

accumulations are unable to do so.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

– Alveoli walls break down.

– Lungs lose elasticity.

– Results in air laden with carbon dioxide being trapped

in lungs

Results in small airway passages practically closing down,

severely restricting air flow

•Airflow mainly restricted in one direction

• Abnormal accumulation of fluid in alveoli

Pressure builds up in pulmonary capillaries.

• Fluid crosses the thin barrier and accumulates in the

alveoli.

Common signs and symptoms

– Dyspnea

– Anxiety

– Pale and sweaty skin

– Tachycardia

– Hypertension

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3