[Exam 3] Chapter 21 - Respiratory Care Modalities Flashcards
At sea level, concentration of O2 in RA is ?
21%
What is the goal of oxygen therapy?
To provide adequate transport of oxygen in the blood by decreasing the work of breathing and decreasing stress of myocardium
What factors affect oxygen transport?
- CO, how effective can heart deliver blood to body
- Arterial Oxygenation, how well are tissues recieivng blood
- Concentration of Hemoglobin.
What is Hypoxemia?
Decreased PaO2 , arterial oxygenation
What is Hypoxia?
Decrease O2 to tissue cells.
First symptom of Hypoxia?
Change in patients respiratory rate or pattern, as well as change in mental status.
What is Hypoxemic Hypoxia?
Decrease of O2 in the blood, which equals decreased O2 in the tissue.
What is circulatory Hypoxia?
Deals with heart. Inadequate circulation which leads to decreased CO, Shock, Arrest.
What is Anemic Hypoxia?
Decreased hemoglobin. Are not getting enough blood in the patients body.
What is Histotoxic Hypoxia?
Result of exposure to toxic substances which interferes with tissues ability to use available O2. Like Cyanide poisoning.
What is FiO2?
Fraction of inspired oxygen?
FiO2 at RA?
21%
Concentration of oxygen delivered when low?
> 35% Oxygen
Concentration of oxygen delivered when moderate?
35 - 60%
Concentration of oxygen delivered when high?
> 60%
If a patient is on 1L NC, how much total oxygen are they receiving?
24% oxygen
If a patient is on 2L NC, how much total oxygen are they receiving?
28% oxyen
What is the rule when adding oxygen from a NC?
Add 3% for first L, then 4% for any additional L.
How do BiPap or Mechanical Ventilators show how much oxygen someone is receiving?
In percentage of oxygen
What should you always remember about O2?
That it is a medication and you will always need an order
What type of devices use FiO2?
Mechanical Ventilator, Bipap, Oxymask O2 Setting
To be on a mechanical ventilator, what do you need to have
Endotracheal tube
Endotracheal Tube: This is usually inserted why?
Because the patient has respiratory failure
Endotracheal Tube: What is respiratory failure?
Sudden life-threatening deterioration of gas exchange , where patient loses appropriate function of lungs and they cannot provide oxygenated blood to meet needs of body.
Endotracheal Tube: What is respiratory failure defined as?
PaO2 < 50% (Hypoxemia)
CO2 > 50
Ph < 7.35
This is respiratory acidosis
Endotracheal Tube: You will see respiratory acidosis in what type of patient?
COPD patient, muscular disorders, patients who are hypoventilating due to overdose or CVA,
Endotracheal Tube: What are these also called?
ET, ETT,
Endotracheal Tube: What do these treat?
Respiratory failure , and provide a patient airway for patient that cannot protect themselves.
Endotracheal Tube: Where is this placed?
Goes through mouth, down through trachea and vocal cords, and sits above where bronchi split off.
Endotracheal Tube: What is the balloon that is located above the end of the tube?
It is called the cuff. Help secure the ET tube in place and helps prevent any secretions from going past it and into lungs.
Endotracheal Tube: How will this usually be placed?
With a laryngoscope. Helps visualize the vocal cords and gets the ET tube in place.
Endotracheal Tube: What should we check for in patient immediately after intubation?
Check symmetry of chest expansion. Monitor for signs of aspiration Secure tube to patients face with tape. Use sterile suction technique to prevent infection Reposition every 2 hours
Endotracheal Tube: What to do for patient when extubation? (removal of endotracheal tube)
Explain procedure.
Have self-inflating bag ready
Suction the tree, remove tape, then deflate cuff.
Give 100% oxygen for few breaths, then isnert new sterile catheter inside .
Have patient inhale. At peak inspiration, remove tube and suction airway through tube as its pulled out.
Endotracheal Tube: What care can be done to patient following extubation?
Give heated humidifity and oxygen by facemask
Monitor respiratory rate
Monitor patients oxygen level
Keep patient NPO.
Education on performing coughing and deep-breathing exercises.
Endotracheal Tube: What is the suctioning that patients require called?
In-Line suctioning, and will be hooked straight to ET tube.
Endotracheal Tube: What is In-Line suctioning connected to?
ET Tube that connects to suction canister.
Endotracheal Tube - Complications: Complications from a high cuff pressure?
Tracheal bleeding Ischemia Pressure Necrosis Vocal Cord Paralysis Harder to get patient exbutated because they breathe through tube.
Endotracheal Tube - Complications: How long can ET tubes be used for?
14-21 days because of irritation and trauma that can be caused to trachea.
Endotracheal Tube - Complications: Complications from low cuff pressure?
Aspiration Pneumonia, because fluid is getting into lungs.
Endotracheal Tube - Complications: What is usually done to prevent patients from pulling out tube?
Making sure that they are sedated and restrained.
Endotracheal Tube - Complications: What should be done when they are restrained?
Education to family member as to why they are restrained.
Tracheostomy Tube: What is given once the patients get to the 14-21 day mark?
They are switched to a tracheostomy tube.
Tracheostomy Tube: what is this?
An opening made into the trachea and these tubes can be placed permanently or temporarily. Gives patient more time to try to get off of ventilator.
Tracheostomy Tube: What are the two different types?
Fenestrated Tube: Have one piece coming off and allows patient to talk
Double-Cuffed Tube - inflating two cuffs alternately help prevent tracheal damage
Tracheostomy Tube: Main difference between this and ET tube?
How much shorter the canula is
Tracheostomy Tube: Patients who have this long-term will be more likely to get which type?
The double-cuffed tube. To prevent long-term tracheal damage.
Tracheostomy Tube: Who would get this?
A patient who needs to be on a ventilator long-term, paralyzed and breathing affected.
Tracheostomy Tube: Biggest complication?
Mucous plugs. So you want to make sure they are suctioned properly. Pay attention and listen for adventitious sounds.
Tracheostomy Tube: What other problems can occur?
Tracheal-Esophageal Fistula. You get an opening between the different layers of the trachea that are not supposed to be there
Tracheostomy Tube - Nursing Management: How to prevent complications?
Administer adequte warmed humidifty.
Maintain cuff pressure at approrpaite level
suction as needed.
Ausculate lung sounds.
Monitor for cyanosis
Maintain adequate hydration
Use sterile technique when suctioning