Ep63 Pulmonary Edema (MAD DOG)

Jon Haws, BS, BSN, RN, Alumnus CCRN

Morphine – causes vasodilation resulting in decreased BP

Aminophylline – relaxes airways to make breathing easier

Digitalis – improve heart function in pulmonary edema

Diuretics (Lasix) – pull excess fluid off

Oxygen – improve oxygenation

Gases (Blood Gases/ABGs) – assesses respiratory status

Jon Haws, BS, BSN, RN, Alumnus CCRN

Jon Haws RN began his nursing career at a Level I Trauma ICU in DFW working as a code team nurse, charge nurse, and preceptor. Frustrated with the nursing education process, Jon started NURSING.com in 2014 with a desire to provide tools and confidence to nursing students around the globe. When he's not busting out content for NURSING.com, Jon enjoys spending time with his two kids and wife.