Breathing Management (done) Flashcards
1
Q
what are the signs of weak breathing efforts
A
absent breath sounds oxygen sats below 92 on air or below 95 on high flow hypercapnia tachycardia or bradicardia arythmia pallor or cyanosis changed mental state exustation
2
Q
when should assisted ventialtions take place
A
resp rate below 10 and above 29
3
Q
what are the indication of increased work of breathing
A
increased work of breathing- stridor use of accessory muscles tracheal tug intercostal recession expiratory wheeze inability to speak in full sentences respiratory rate <10 or >29
