Chronic Ventilatory Failure Flashcards
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Chronic Ventilatory Failure: Define
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Chronic Ventilatory Failure is when less O2 gets into the body, and more CO2 stays in. pO2 decreases & pCO2 increases. However, blood pH is normal due to Elevated Bicarbonate.
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Chronic Ventilatory Failure: Symptoms
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Breathlessness when laying - Orthopnea Swollen ankles Morning headache Disturbed sleep Recurrent chest infections
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Chronic Ventilatory Failure: Investigations
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Lung Function Tests
Assessing Hypoventilation - overnight oximetry, early morning ABGs, CO2 monitoring.
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Chronic Ventilatory Failure: Treatment
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Non-invasive ventilation NIV
Oxygen therapy
t-IPPV
