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Tension pneumothorax History (asthma, ventilator, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, trauma), no pulse with CPR, neck vein distention, tracheal deviation Needle decompression... 

Two compounds associated with particular industrial risks are iron(III) oxide, Fe202, and iron pentacarbonyl, Fe(CO). Chronic inhalation of iron(III) oxide leads to siderosis. Adequate ventilation and mechanical filter respirators should be provided to those exposed to the oxide. Iron pentacarbonyl is volatile and highly toxic. 

Dichloroethylene is toxic by inhalation and ingestion and can be absorbed by the skin. It has a TLV of 200 ppm (10). The odor does not provide adequate warning of dangerously high vapor concentrations. Thorough ventilation is essential whenever the solvent is used for both worker exposure and flammabihty concerns. Symptoms of exposure include narcosis, dizziness, and drowsiness. Currently no data are available on the chronic effects of exposure to low vapor concentrations over extended periods of time. 

Beeause the diisoeyanate is used in exeess, there is usually free monomer present. Isoeyanates are hazardous materials particularly upon inhalation and skin contact. Chronic exposure ean lead to sensitization. The adhesives must therefore be used with proper ventilation and should not come in eontact with the skin in the unreaeted state. Vapor monitoring badges for employees and periodie real time vapor monitoring around process equipment is reeommended. 

Exposure to carbon monoxide resulting from inadequate ventilation and/or leakage of combustion products may cause headaches, chronic tiredness or muscular weakness. High concentrations or long-term exposure may be fatal. Normal resuscitation methods and medical advice should be sought for those suffering from these effects. 

For example, simple natural ventilation would be appropriate for weak toxicity through inhalation. If the substance is harmful, it would be necessary to place the operation in a ventilation-assisted area. If it is toxic, a well-ventilated fume hood would be required if very toxic, it might be necessary to place the work in an airtight environment under negative pressure, with the atmosphere filtered at the exit. For cases of serious chronic toxicity, telemanipulation devices might be required. 

It is critical to differentiate acute and chronic respiratory acidosis, as the acute form is often a medical emergency that requires intubation and mechanical ventilation, whereas the chronic form is typically a stable condition. The blood gases in Case Study 2 came from a patient with advanced emphysema who is a "C02 retainer" due to ineffective ventilation. Because this patient s disease is chronic, the elevated PaC02 developed very slowly and allowed for metabolic compensation. 

The goals of therapy in patients with chronic respiratory acidosis are to maintain oxygenation and to improve alveolar ventilation if possible. Because of the presence of renal compensation it is usually not necessary to treat the pH, even in patients with severe hypercapnia. Although the specific treatment varies with the underlying disease, excessive oxygen and sedatives should be avoided, as they can worsen C02 retention. 

Asthma rates in children in Southern California are high and oxidant pollution levels are likewise high. It is important to determine the relationship between the two. It is also important to determine whether there are chronic pulmonary effects produced by either these oxidants and/or particulate pollution. Since children spend more time outdoors than adults and since they exercise more while outdoors, the added assault from increased ventilation may be of importance. The studies feature a comprehensive exposure assessment that has led to a better understanding of the relationship between exposure and effects. It is also important to identify sub-populations of children and adults who are more susceptible to air pollution-related respiratory effects if they exist. Altered susceptibility could be based on genetic or non-genetic mechanisms (nutritional status for example). Both the epidemiologic and chamber studies provide opportunities to examine issues of hypersusceptibility and to determine the reasons for it if it exists. 

Hypersensitivity to these agents depressed sodium or potassium serum levels marked kidney and liver disease or dysfunction suprarenal gland failure hyperchloremic acidosis adrenocortical insufficiency severe pulmonary obstruction with inability to increase alveolar ventilation since acidosis may be increased (dichlorphenamide) cirrhosis (acetazolamide, methazolamide) long-term use in chronic noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma. 

Epidural/Intrathecal administration Limit epidural or intrathecal administration of preservative-free morphine and sufentanil to the lumbar area. Intrathecal use has been associated with a higher incidence of respiratory depression than epidural use. Asthma and other respiratory conditions The use of bisulfites is contraindicated in asthmatic patients. Bisulfites and morphine may potentiate each other, preventing use by causing severe adverse reactions. Use with extreme caution in patients having an acute asthmatic attack, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cor pulmonale, a substantially decreased respiratory reserve, and preexisting respiratory depression, hypoxia, or hypercapnia. Even usual therapeutic doses of narcotics may decrease respiratory drive while simultaneously increasing airway resistance to the point of apnea. Reserve use for those whose conditions require endotracheal intubation and respiratory support or control of ventilation. In these patients, consider alternative nonopioid analgesics, and employ only under careful medical supervision at the lowest effective dose. 

About 1-A days after apparent recovery from the acute poisoning, an intermediate syndrome of muscle paralysis can occur, requiring prolonged ventilation before strength returns. A minority of organophosphorus compounds can cause a delayed, chronic, peripheral neuropathy (organophosphorus-induced delayed neuropathy - OPIDN), first manifest some weeks after acute poisoning. 

The specific antidote flumazenil is probably only justified in patients with severe (for example, parenteral) poisoning and co-existent disease (for example, chronic obstructive airways disease), where it may avert the need for mechanical ventilation. Humazenil 200 pg intravenously over about 15 s, repeated every 60 s up to a total dose of 1 mg can... 

The spectrum of respiratory tract infections (RTI) can vary from the common cold to acute or chronic bronchitis to community-acquired pneumonia to nosocomial pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia to ventilator-associated pneumonia to chronic pneumonia (in cystic fibrosis, histoplasmosis, tuberculosis, etc.). Important complications are lung abscess and pleural empyema that will often need drainage and prolonged antimicrobial treatment (>6 weeks). 

Used to derive a chronic inhalation MRL of 0.00001 ppm (1x10 ) using the regional gas dose ratio (ventilation to respiratory surface areas, animal human) concentration divided by an uncertainty factor of 90 (3 for use of a minimal LOAEL, 3 for extrapolation from animals to humans, and 10 for human variability). 

An anxious 5-year-old child with chronic otitis media and a history of poorly controlled asthma presents for placement of ventilating ear tubes. General anesthesia is required for this short elective ambulatory surgery procedure. What preanesthetic medication should be administered Which of the three commonly used anesthetic techniques would you choose to use in this situation (1) inhalational anesthesia with sevoflurane for induction and maintenance in combination with nitrous oxide, (2) intravenous anesthesia with propofol for induction and maintenance of anesthesia in combination with remifentanil, or (3) balanced anesthesia using propofol for induction of anesthesia followed by a combination of sevoflurane and nitrous oxide for maintenance of anesthesia ... 

In critically ill patients who have ventilatory failure from various causes (eg, severe bronchospasm, pneumonia, chronic obstructive airway disease), it may be necessary to control ventilation to provide adequate gas exchange and to prevent atelectasis. In the ICU, neuromuscular blocking drugs are frequently administered to reduce chest wall resistance (ie, improve thoracic compliance) and ineffective spontaneous ventilation in intubated patients. 

Isocyanates are hazardous. Prolonged exposure to their vapors has been associated with chronic airway disorders. Phosgene is very hazardous and should be handled only in a well-ventilated fume hood. PI Triphosgene and sodium azide are toxic. 

Garland JS, Alex CP, Pauly TH, Whitehead VL, Brand J, Winston JF, Samuels DP, McAuliffe TL. A three-day course of dexamethasone therapy to prevent chronic lung disease in ventilated neonates a randomized trial. Pediatrics 1999 104(1 Part 1) 91—9. 

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