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Adult respiratroy distress syndrom Flashcards

1
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ARDS is a form of lung

A

acute injury

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ARDS signs and symptosm

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severe dyspnea, and respiratory distress
cyanosis, tachycardia
rales and wheezes

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Hallmark feature of ARDS

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hypoxemia

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How will CXR look with ARDS

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White out or diffuse bilateral infiltrates

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What would be the best way to manage ARDS

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Mechanical ventilation with PEEP

  1. TV 5-7 or 6-8ml/kg ideal body weight
  2. peak inspiratory flow 1 to 1.2 as needed
  3. Peep around 10cm H2O

Also be sure to treat underlying cause

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