Exam 1 - Vents Flashcards
normal pH range
7.35-7.45
normal PaCO2
45-35
normal HCO3
22-26
end-tidal is compared with ___ and used for trending
ABGs
End-tidal values are usually __ to __ LESS than PaCO2
2 to 5 less than
when is humidification added to O2?
> 4L/min
mechanical ventilation
what is FiO2
fraction of oxygen delivery
FiO2 of RA
21% or 0.21 FiO2
nasal cannula FiO2
0.24-0.44
high flow cannula FiO2
0.6-0.9
simple face mask FiO2
0.4-0.6
what must you ensure before applying a face mask with a reservoir to a pt
make sure the bag is inflated
partial rebreather FiO2
0.4-0.7
Non-rebreather FiO2
0.8-0.95
best method of O2 delivery for COPD pts
venturi mask
3 different types of airway management devices
oral airway
nasopharyngeal airway
endotracheal intubation
oral airways are best if they do not have which reflex?
gag
endotracheal intubation (ETT) can be inserted in which 2 locations?
mouth or nose
mouth is the preferred method to reduce infection
ETT are used to do what 4 things?
maintain airway
remove secretions
prevent aspiration
provide mechanical ventilation
what age is a cuff applied for ETT
> 3-4 y/o
nurse responsibility regarding ETT placement
asking the size of the ETT and where the lip line is marked
what to always assess first with ETT
airway!
when is nasal ET intubation needed
head and neck manipulation is risky
tracheostomy is used when artificial airway is expected to be ___ ___
long term
rapid sequence intubation (RSI) is what?
rapid, concurrent administration of paralytics and sedatives during emergent management
RSI decreases risk for which 3 things?
aspiration
combativeness
injury to pt
when is RSI contraindicated
comatose, cardiac arrest pts
when using an ambubag, where should you be?
HOB
what should be monitored during intubation
telemetry
O2 SAT
VS
what is the maximum time frame to drop an ETT
30 seconds
where are ETT meds kept?
in the fridge
what should be done prior to ETT?
hyper-oxygenate with 100% O2 for 3-5 minutes
pt positioning for oral intubation
supine, head extended and the neck flexed (sniffing position)
where is the ETT if there is no CO2 detected
esophagus, must be reinserted
what device measures CO2
end-tidal
CO2 color change that confirms placement
change from yellow to purple
what is needed to confirm tube placement
CXR
where should ETT be on adults?
3-5 cm above carina
maximum amount of time an ETT is left in place
14 days; trach is needed if any longer
what needs to be performed daily with the ETT
rotate from L, R daily
must always know the lip line before and after transfer
when are ABGs needed after intubation
within 25 minutes
RSI medications
fentanyl (submlimaze)
midazolam (versed)
propofol (diprivan)
etomidate (amidate)
fentanyl (submlimaze) and propofol (diprivan) side effect
bradycardia
RSI antidoates
atropine
robinul (glycopyrolate)
lidocaine
paralyzing agents
succinylcholine (anectine)
vercuronium (norcuron)
pancuronium (pavulon)
if intubation can not be achieved within 30 seconds, what is done next?
ventilate with 100% O2 (bag the pt)
5 points of auscultation for ETT confirmation
L, R anterior chest
L, R mid axillary line
epigastric region
methods of ETT confirmatin
chest rise
5-point auscultation
capnography (normal is 35-45)
CO2 detector
CXR
O2 SAT (>94%)
secure ETT
DOPE mnemonic re: ETT
D isplacement
O bstruction
P neumnothorax
E quipment failure (bag the pt!)
how often should ETT be monitored?
q2-4 hours
when should ETT exit mark/lip line be assessed
at rest
after providing pt care
repositioning
transporting pt
what should be done if the ETT is incorrectly placed
pt with pt, maintain airway
support ventilation
secure help immediately
ventilate with BVM and 100% O2
dislodge ETT place pt at risk for ___
pneumnothroax
cuff pressure should be maintained at __ to __ mmHg
20-25 mmHg
normal arterial tracheal perfusion
30 mmHg
when to measure and record cuff pressure
after intubation, routine basis
what are the 2 methods to assess cuff pressure
minimal occluding volume (MOV)
minimal leak technique (MLT)
how to perform MLT
auscultate at the trach area
leak will be heard while deflating the cuff
re-inflate the cuff until leak is no longer heard
what could be occurring if cuff pressure can not be maintained?
cuff could be leaking air
tracheal dilation
what should you do if the cuff pressure can not be maintained
notify the HCP for repositioning or change