Overview
Discussion A
What are the similarities and differences between emphysema and chronic bronchitis? Using a chart might to helpful for this discussion, with explanation of what the chart is detailing.
Your initial post should be between 200-250 words. Please substantiate your argument and assertions. Provide APA-style references in your post.
Discussion B
From your reading this week, choose one clinical manifestation of interest (e.g. dyspnea, hypercapnia, hypoxemia, or other), and relate the pathophysiology of the clinical manifestation to gas exchange at the alveolar and capillary levels.
What treatment or management options would you recommend for all (or most) patients with your chosen clinical manifestation regardless of any specific pulmonary disorder.
Your initial post should be between 200-250 words. Please substantiate your argument and assertions. Provide APA-style references in your post.
Voice Thread
This week you prepare for your course Signature Assignment (due in week 8) by composing annotations from research articles and sharing your research with the class. Review the Signature Assignment directions in week 8 to make sure your research this week meets the requirements. Post your annotations and video or audio presentation in VoiceThread by Friday at 11:59 p.m., CT following these steps: 1. Click the "Week 5 Pulmonary Disorders Research Annotations" link to launch VT.
2. Click "Launch" to open VoiceThread in a new browser tab.
3. Click the "Start Assignment" button to begin.
4. Add your annotation document by uploading the file from your computer (or use one of the other supported options).
5. Edit the Presentation name to be descriptive of your topic.
6. Add a video or audio comment to record your rationale.
7. Click the "Submit" button to submit your VT to the "Student Gallery." This will close VoiceThread. This MUST be done by by Friday at 11:59 p.m., CT. Step 3: Respond to your peers Collaborate and have a conversation with your peers about how the research they shared relates to your own clinical reasoning and knowledge. Reviewing the annotations of your peers can also help you find research for your Signature Assignment.