University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN420 | Child Health
Academic year:

2024
Views:

20

Pages:

1
Author:

Yesenia M.

ARDS- acute respiratory distress syndrome- PEDS Occurs following a primary insult such as sepsis, PNA, smoke inhalation or near drowning in in fants and children w previous healthy lungs Alveolar capillary membrane becomes more permeable and pulmonary edema develops Hyaline membrane formation and < surfactant = lung stiffness Mucosal swelling and cellular debris= atelectasis Some children recover completely, others have residual lung disease ARDS can progress to RR failure or death ** Nursing assessment: Tachycardia Tachypnea Increased work of breathing Nasal flaring Retractions Lung sounds- high pitch crackles Decreased O2 saturation CXR- can show bilateral infiltrates Nursing management: Mainly supportive→ in ICU Monitor RR and cardiovascular Positioning VENT support may be required *