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This 6 page paper discusses the use of the pressure manometer in the treatment of hyperinflation of the lungs. The advantages/disadvantages are discussed, based on the most current studies and scholoarly journals available. The nurse's role is discussed as well as a brief definition of hyperinflation, causes and treatments.Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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lungs. Because of the tendency for this condition to worsen or be an indicative factor underlying other conditions, it behooves the healthcare professional to adequately study the nature of this
condition, and the effectiveness of using a pressure manometer in conjunction with or to prevent hyperinflation. DEFINITION The student will first want to state that hyperinflation is the over
inflation of the lungs. When someone has hyper-inflated their lungs, on expiration the lungs do not fully empty. Additionally, hyperinflation causes the diaphragm to flatten. This reduces the zone of
apposition of the diaphragm on the ribcage and hinders the mechanical advantage of the diaphragm on inspiration(Brower 2002). Over-inflation of the lungs must be diagnosed at full inspiration and distinguished
from simple air trapping on expiration. This can be a diffused or localized occurrence, but a general over abundance of air in the lungs is usually noted in patients who
have diseases such as emphysema, asthma, bronchiolitis, cystic lung disease and lymphangiomyomatosis(Brower 2002). When viewed through an x-ray, one wants to look for changes in the diaphragm as a
first indicator. Also, one would want to pay special attention to the retro-cardiovascular silhouette(Brower 2002). This is because the diaphram, itself, in reaction to hyperinflation begins to flatten, which in
turn affects the shape and space allotted for the heart to function. In domino fashion one system affects the other. Interestingly enough, hyperinflation can also occur in
one or more of the lobes in the lung, while the other lobe remains normal or unaffected. The presence of air trapping also is an indicator as to the cause
of the hyperinflation. For example, if there is air trapping there may be an obstruction of the exit of air by lung parenchyma(which happens primarily with infants)(Brower 2002). Most researchers
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