ARF Flashcards

1
Q

How does ARF develop

A

Rapidly with little time for physiologic compensation

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2
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What is ARF

A

Disturbed gas exchange resulting in abnormal ABG values

  • PaO2 <60mmHg (hypoxemia)
  • PaCO2 >50mmHg (hypercapnia)
  • pH <7.35 on RA
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3
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What are the diff types of RF

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  1. Type 1 RF (hypoxemia without hypercapnia) - OXYGENATION FAILURE
  2. Type 2 RF (hypoxemia with hypercapnia) - VENTILATION FAILURE
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