Anatomy and Physiology for EMS II: Describe the normal structure and function of the respiratory system related to the selected abnormality.

Order Instructions

For this assignment, select one of the following respiratory system abnormalities:

Pneumonia

Emphysema

Pneumothorax

Pulmonary embolus

Carbon monoxide poisoning

After you have made your selection of respiratory system structure, write a case study that addresses the following:

Describe the normal structure and function of the respiratory system related to the selected abnormality.

Describe what you can expect the vital signs to be for this respiratory system abnormality.

Explain how the abnormality selected impacts the primary functions of the respiratory system.

Discuss how the theories, concepts, or strategies of pathophysiological principles is important in guiding emergency care to patients experiencing this type of condition.

Explain what the emergency care for the patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of the abnormality would involve.

Your assignment must be at least one page in length. Support your assignment with at least one academically credible or peer-reviewed source. Your source may be an article from the CSU Online Library, your textbook, or a relevant clinical EMS textbook.