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Respiratory Assessment

Respiratory and chest assessment. Chest includes the back, not just the front. As long as we're back there, we'll do a spinal assessment also.

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Respiratory Assessment - Intro

Chest landmarks and organs.

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Respiratory Assessment - Breathing

Physiology and mechanics of breathing.
COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Emphysema & Chronic Bronchitis)

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Respiratory Assessment - Breathing 2

Control of breathing. pH of blood --> CO2.

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Respiratory Assessment - Examination

Components of respiratory examination and findings.

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Respiratory Assessment - Examination 2

Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
Abnormal Findings

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Respiratory Assessment - Conditions

Respiratory conditions and diseases.
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