Compromised Breathing Indicators. Flashcards
Define and learn compromised breathing indicators.
What are some compromised breathing causes?
Muscle weakness, trauma, CNS depression due to opioids, spinal damage, pain, kyphoscoliosis (chest wall abnormality).
What are some lung disorders?
Haemothorax/pneumothorax, infection, aspiration, COPD, asthma, pulmonary embolism/oedema.
What is a pneumothorax?
Lung injury due to air leaking in the pleural space between the lung and chest wall.
What is a haemothorax?
Collection of blood in the pleural cavity.
What is the pleural cavity?
A fluid filled space surrounding the lungs.
What is aspiration?
Breathing in foreign objects unintentionally.
What is COPD?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a chronic inflammatory lung disease obstructing airflow to the lungs.
What is a pulmonary embolism?
A blood clot in the lungs.
What is pulmonary oedema?
A condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs. Consider diuretics and further heart medications.
What SPO2 titrations are aimed for in a healthy adult?
94-98%
What SPO2 titrations are aimed for in an adult with an oxygen deficiency condition?
88-92% to avoid compromised hypoxic drive.
What is hypoxic drive?
The oxygen using chemoreceptors instead of carbon dioxide receptors to regulate respiration.
