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Oxygenation

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severe form of acute lung injury; characterized by sudden, progressive pulmonary edema, increasing bilat lung infiltrates visible on CXR, decreased lung compliance ARDS
diagnostics for ARDS ABGs, CXR, CT scan
some risk factors: -aspiration (gastric secretions, drowning) -drug ingestion/overdose -hematologic (DIC, massive transfusions, CP bypass) -prolonged inhalation of high concentrations (O2, smoke, corrosive substances) ARDS
some risk factors: -localized infection (bacterial, fungal, viral pneumonia) -metabolic disorders (pancreatitis, uremia) -shock (any cause) -trauma (pulmonary contusion, multiple fractures, head injury) -major surgery -fat or air embolism -sepsis ARDS
S/Sx: -rapid onset of severe dyspnea, SOB -refractory hypoxemia -tachypnea, ***resp. alkalosis*** -crackles -anxiety -pale, cyanotic -decreased O2 sat, decreased BP, increased HR -confusion, change in mental status/LOC, lethargic ARDS
Tx/Meds: -prone position -ventilator -->oral care, suctioning, sedation -IV fluids -vasoconstrictors -nutritional support (OG) -bronchodilators -steroids ARDS
acid-base imbalance with ARDS? resp. alkalosis
sedative commonly used for vent pt? (gets out of system faster; adverse effect--decreases BP) propofol (Diprivan)
other sedatives used for vent pts; take longer to get out of system; can't be used with head injury pts fentanyl, versed
Sx: substernal discomfort, paresthesias, dyspnea, restlessness, fatigue, malaise, progressive resp difficulty, refractory hypoxemia, alveolar atelectasis, alveolar infiltrates on x-ray oxygen toxicity
prevention: use lowest effective concentrations of O2; PEEP or CPAP prevent or reverse atelectasis and allow lower oxygen percentages to be used oxygen toxicity
provides patent airway, access for mechanical ventilation, facilitates removal of secretions endotracheal intubation
these Sx indicate what may be needed? -apnea or bradypnea -resp distress with confusion -increased work of breathing not relieved by other interventions -confusion with need for airway protection -circulatory shock mechanical ventilation
#1 thing to check immediately after intubation? other things to check as well? capnography (CO2 detector); bilat chest rise, breath sounds (anterior and posterior bilat), CXR, tube location at teeth
vent placement: check ABGs when? before vent placement, then 30-60 mins after placement
depth of ETT at teeth for male and female? male 21-23 cm, female 19-21 cm
vent mode? delivers pre-set volumes at a pre-set rate and a pre-set flow rate; pt CANNOT generate spontaneous breaths, volumes, or flow rates in this mode; VENT DOES ALL THE WORK control mode
vent mode? delivers pre-set volumes at a pre-set rate and a pre-set flow rate; pt CANNOT generate spontaneous volumes or flow rates in this mode; each pt generated resp effort over and above the set rate are delivered at the set volume and flow rate assist/control (A/C) mode
vent mode? delivers pre-set # of breaths at set volume and flow rate; allows pt to generate spont. breaths/volumes/flow rates b/w the set breaths; detects a pt’s spont. breath attempt and doesn’t initiate a vent breath – prevents breath stacking synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)
this is NOT a specific mode, but is rather an adjunct to any of the vent modes; it is the amt of pressure remaining in the lung at the END of the exp. phase; utilized to keep otherwise collapsing lung units open while hopefully also improving oxygenation positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)
vent mode? pre-set pressure is present in circuit and lungs throughout both insp. and exp. phases of the breath; serves to keep alveoli from collapsing (better oxygenation and less WOB); very commonly used to evaluate the pts readiness for extubation continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
FiO2 (% of O2) setting on vent? 30-100%
tidal volume (lung expansion) setting on vent? 400-800
PEEP setting on vent? 5-25
rate setting on vent? 12-20
how long can an ETT be in? 14 days (then place trach, PEG)
vent pressure alarm? usually d/t a leak in the circuit or tubing disconnected; attempt to quickly find the problem; bag the patient and call your RT low pressure alarm
vent pressure alarm? usually caused by a blockage in the circuit (water condensation), pt biting ETT, mucus plug in the ETT; you can attempt to quickly fix the problem; bag the patient and call for your RT high pressure alarm
what do you do when pt biting ETT? sedation and/or bite block
vent pressure alarm? usually caused by apnea of your patient (CPAP) or disconnection of the patient from the ventilator; you can attempt to quickly fix the problem; bag the patient and call for your RT low minute volume alarm
what do you do for accidental extubation? -ensure the Ambu bag is attached to the oxygen flowmeter and it is on! -attach the face mask to the Ambu bag and after ensuring a good seal on the patient’s face; supply the patient with ventilation -bag the patient and call for your RT
A client diagnosed with pulm edema has a PaCO2 of 72 and an O2 sat of 84%. What method of oxygen delivery would best meet the needs of this client? Intubation and mechanical ventilation Face mask with nonrebreather O2 at 6 L/minute Venturi mask at 35% Intubation and mechanical ventilation (resp status severely compromised, has developed signs of resp failure; when resp failure occurs, client is intubated and O2 is given via CPAP or w/mechanical ventilation with PEEP)
A young male client has muscular dystrophy. His PaO2 is 42 mm Hg with a FiO2 of 80%. Which of the following treatments would be least invasive and most appropriate for this client? Negative–pressure ventilator Positive–pressure ventilator CPAP Bi-PAP Negative–pressure ventilator
Which finding would indicate a decrease in pressure with mechanical ventilation? Kinked tubing Increase in compliance Decrease in lung compliance Plugged airway tube Increase in compliance (A decrease in pressure in the mechanical ventilator may be caused by an increase in compliance. Kinked tubing, decreased lung compliance, and a plugged airway tube cause an increase in peak airway pressure.)
a decrease in the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood hypoxemia
reduced level of tissue oxygenation hypoxia
Which of the following is a potential complication of a low pressure in the endotracheal cuff? Aspiration pneumonia Tracheal bleeding Tracheal ischemia Pressure necrosis Aspiration pneumonia (Low pressure in the cuff can increase the risk for aspiration pneumonia. High cuff pressure can cause tracheal bleeding, ischemia, and pressure necrosis.)
hypoxemia usually leads to _____, a decrease in oxygen supply to the tissues hypoxia
A patient in the process of being weaned from the ventilator will have a _____ connected to the endotracheal tube. t-piece
what are five assessment findings determine oxygen toxicity? substernal discomfort, paresthesias, dyspnea, restlessness, fatigue, malaise, progressive resp. difficulty, refractory hypoxemia, alveolar atelectasis, alveolar infiltrates on x-ray
what function does bilevel positive airway pressure (bi-PAP) ventilation serve for the patient? offers independent control of inspiratory and expiratory pressures while providing pressure support ventilation; delivers two levels of positive airway pressure (via nasal or oral mask, nasal pillow, or mouthpiece w/tight seal and portable ventilator)
how do positive pressure ventilators work? inflate lungs by exerting pressure on airway, pushing air in, forcing alveoli to expand during inspiration
Created by: nurse savage
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