ARDS Flashcards

1
Q

Bilaterally fluffy infiltrates and hypoxemia, what is this?

A

CHF, ARDS, PCP pneumonia

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PCWP in ARDS?

A

Normal or Low

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3
Q

What is the ARDS protocol?

Why is elevated PEEP a thing?

A

Low tidal volume, high respiratory rate

Positive End Expiatory Pressure is elevated to keep the alveolar channels open

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What is the definition of ARDS?

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Noncardiogenic (BNP, Echo, PCWP normal) pulmonary edema (CXR), P/F ratio < 200 (arterial O2 divided by the FiO2)

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