ARDS Flashcards
1
Q
Bilaterally fluffy infiltrates and hypoxemia, what is this?
A
CHF, ARDS, PCP pneumonia
2
Q
PCWP in ARDS?
A
Normal or Low
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
4
Q
What is the definition of ARDS?
A
Noncardiogenic (BNP, Echo, PCWP normal) pulmonary edema (CXR), P/F ratio < 200 (arterial O2 divided by the FiO2)