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(R09.2) Respiratory arrest
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470 681 in individuals diagnosis respiratory arrest confirmed
258 707 deaths with diagnosis respiratory arrest
55% mortality rate associated with the disease respiratory arrest
Diagnosis respiratory arrest is diagnosed Men are 12.89% more likely than Women
265 685
Men receive the diagnosis respiratory arrest
121 153 (45.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis respiratory arrest
137 554 (67.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease respiratory arrest - Men aged 70-74 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features respiratory arrest
Absence or low individual and public risk
Respiratory arrest - what does this mean
Respiratory arrest is a medical emergency in which breathing stops, usually due to a lack of oxygen or a blockage in the airway. it is usually caused by a severe asthma attack, heart attack, drowning, choking, or a drug overdose. if not treated quickly, respiratory arrest can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
What happens during the disease - respiratory arrest
Respiratory arrest occurs when the body is unable to maintain normal breathing due to a disruption in the normal functioning of the respiratory system. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including airway obstruction, muscle weakness, or a decrease in oxygen supply. other causes include central nervous system depression, trauma, or a medical condition such as asthma, copd, lung cancer, or heart failure. the resulting lack of oxygen in the body can lead to hypoxia, which can cause organ failure and death if not treated quickly.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a patient history and perform a physical exam.
- Order blood tests to evaluate oxygen levels and electrolyte balance.
- Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess heart rate and rhythm.
- Order chest X-ray to evaluate for any obstructive lung pathology.
- Order pulse oximetry to measure oxygen saturation.
- Order an arterial blood gas (ABG) to measure oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
- Order a computed tomography (CT) scan to evaluate for any pulmonary pathology.
- Perform bronchoscopy to evaluate airway obstruction.
- Perform a laryngoscopy to evaluate vocal cord function.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat Respiratory Arrest
- Administer oxygen.
- Perform chest compressions.
- Administer medications such as epinephrine or atropine.
- Administer intravenous fluids.
- Provide artificial ventilation.
- Monitor vital signs.
- Provide supportive care.
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Respiratory arrest - Prevention
Respiratory arrest can be prevented by avoiding cigarette smoking, managing underlying health conditions, such as asthma, copd, and sleep apnea, avoiding polluted air, exercising regularly, and getting vaccinated against the flu. additionally, it is important to practice good hygiene habits, such as handwashing and wearing a face mask in public, to reduce the risk of infection.