The pathophysiology of emphysema : considerations for critical care nursing practice

Sue Mattison; Martin Christensen

doi:10.1016/j.iccn.2006.03.003

The pathophysiology of emphysema : considerations for critical care nursing practice

Sue Mattison, Martin Christensen

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Emphysema is caused by exposure to cigarette smoking as well as alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. It has been estimated to cost the National Health Service (NHS) in excess of Â£800 million per year in related health care costs. The challenges for Critical Care nurses are those associated with dynamic hyperinflation, Auto-PEEP, malnutrition and the weaning from invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. In this paper we consider the impact of the pathophysiology of emphysema, its effects on other body systems as well as the impact acute exacerbations have when patients are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	329-337
Number of pages	9
Journal	Intensive and Critical Care Nursing
Volume	22
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2006.03.003
Publication status	Published - 2006

Keywords

diseases_obstructive
emphysema_pulmonary
intensive care nursing
lungs
pathophysiology

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The pathophysiology of emphysema : considerations for critical care nursing practice

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