medical cast study

Expectations

Initial Post of Case Study:

  • Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
  • Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

A 40 year old male recently completed a cruise vacation.. He presents with severe bilateral pneumonia. Has was placed on mechanical ventilation after a positive H1N1 diagnosis.

  1. Is ARDS caused by inflammation? Explain your answer.
  2. What are the differences I pulmonary hypertension vs ARDS?
  3. The Forced Expiratory Lung Volume (FEV1) and the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) are important factors n pulmonary conditions. What does it mean when the values are increased and decreased?
  4. What is Fickes Law?