Introduction Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by low cardiac output and compromised tissue perfusion. When the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the oxygen and nutrient demands of the body, it occurs. Usually, several heart diseases are the reason for a severe reduction in the pumping capacity of the heart. Cardiogenic … Read more
Introduction Oxygen therapy is a type of medical treatment used to provide supplemental (additional) oxygen (O2) to patients who may have low O2 levels in the blood (hypoxemia) due to some disease conditions like respiratory problems. It has the potential to improve overall health and respiratory function significantly. In different healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, … Read more
Introduction Septic shock is a serious medical condition that occurs as a severe complication of an infection. It is the most common type of circulatory shock. It is thought to be a progression of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with a significant rise in mortality due to severe circulatory … Read more
Introduction An ABG (arterial blood gas) analysis is a blood test that measures the levels of arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2), blood pH, and arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in the blood. Usually, a blood sample is drawn from the vein but in this procedure, blood is drawn from the artery. There … Read more
Introduction A tracheostomy is a surgically created opening in front of the neck (anterior trachea) to breathe effectively and to allow the air to flow to the lungs. The procedure to make an incision into the trachea is called tracheotomy, and the opening itself is called a tracheostomy (also called a stoma). However, the terms … Read more