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→Four components of respiratory assessments
# Pulse oximeter - for checking the oxygen saturation level
# Pulse oximeter - for checking the oxygen saturation level
# A peak flow meter is used for measuring lung functions.
# A peak flow meter is used for measuring lung functions.
=== Scale used for respiratory assessment-- ===
The respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) is the only known tool for assessing respiratory distress, when the patient is unable to give a dyspnea self-report.
* Radiological assessments through X-rays, and CT scan is done to check the pathological lesions in chest.
* Radiological assessments through X-rays, and CT scan is done to check the pathological lesions in chest.
* Sputum examination is done to diagnose the presence of infectious micro-organisms like acid-fast bacilli to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.
* Sputum examination is done to diagnose the presence of infectious micro-organisms like acid-fast bacilli to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Spirometry is done to assess lung functions.
Spirometry is done to assess lung functions.
== Diseases of pranavaha srotasa ==
== Diseases of pranavaha srotasa ==