ARDS Flashcards
0
Q
what are some direct lung injuries that may lead to ARDS
A
aspiration infection gas inhalation near drowning fat embolism
1
Q
what are some indirect lung injuries that can lead to ARDS
A
sepsis hypvolemic shock trauma long bone fx hypertransfusion acute pancreatitis
2
Q
what are ABGs initially with ARDS
A
respiratory alkalosis
3
Q
what is PaO2 with respiratory alkalosis
A
< 60
4
Q
what is PaCO2 w/ respiratory alkalosis
A
< 35
5
Q
what is a hallmark sign of ARDS
A
shunting
6
Q
what is hypoxemia despite increased supplemental O2
A
shunting
7
Q
what will a CXR look like in the early stage of ARDS
A
diffuse bilateral infiltrates
8
Q
what will a CXR look like in the later stage of ARDS
A
whiteouts
9
Q
what is an essential tx of ARDS
A
mechanical ventilation
10
Q
what ventilation setting is needed for ARDS
A
PEEP
