Author/Editor     Terbovšek, Robert
Title     Zdravstvena nega bolnika s hemoptoo
Translated title     Nursing care of patient with massive hemoptysis
Type     članek
Source     In: Bručan A, Gričar M, Fink A, et al, editors. Urgentna medicina: izbrana poglavja 7. Zbornik 8. mednarodni simpozij o urgentni medicini; 2001 jun 13-16; Portorož. Ljubljana: Slovensko združenje za urgentno medicino,
Publication year     2001
Volume     str. 369-73
Language     slo
Abstract     Hemoptysis is often a singh of serious lung disease. Massive hemoptysis are rare, but they can jeopardize the patients life and demand immediate managing. We wish to present you the role of nurse in team that manage the patient with massive hemoptysis. The management consist of three steps: airway protection and patient stabilization, localizing the source and cause of bleeding and administering specific therapy to arrest bleeding.
Descriptors     HEMOPTYSIS