Final Flashcards
Shock
life-threatening condition that occurs when the body isn’t getting enough blood flow, which can lead to organ damage and death.
tachypnea
rapid breathing, usually defined as a rate that’s faster than what’s normal for a person’s age and condition. A common reference point for adults is a breathing rate of more than 20 breaths per minute while resting.
Intervention
an action taken by an EMT to correct or manage a patient’s problem; essentially, any treatment or procedure performed to address a patient’s medical issue.
pneumothorax
(AKA collapsed lungs) a condition that occurs when air leaks into the pleural space, the space between the lung and the chest wall
CHF
a long-term condition that happens when your heart can’t pump blood well enough to give your body a normal supply. Blood and fluids collect in your lungs and legs over time.
Name the organs that function as blood reservoirs?
liver and spleen;
however, large veins throughout the body, particularly in the skin, can also act as blood reservoirs due to their ability to expand and store blood when needed.
when to use CPAP
on a patient who is alert, showing signs of moderate to severe respiratory distress, has rapid breathing, and is able to maintain their own airway, typically with conditions like heart failure, COPD, pneumonia, or pulmonary edema
must have rapid breathing or low oxygen saturation(hypotensive)
when to not use CPAP
if a patient is unconcious, actively vomiting, has a suspected pneumothorax, is in respiratory arrest, has severe facial trauma preventing a mask seal, is hypotensive(low oxyggen saturatin), has a tracheostomy, is unable to follow commands, or is experiencing significant anxiety or agitation that could impede mask tolerance; essentially, when the patient cannot adequately protect their airway or the positive pressure could worsen their condition.
what patient in cpap intended for
intended for patients who are experiencing respiratory distress but are still able to maintain their own airway.
is CPAP non invasive or invasive
non-invasive
what does CPAP help with
fluid in their lungs (pulmonary edema), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and acute bronchospasms, such as asthma. Other reasons people may need CPAP include toxic inhalation, drowning, flail chest and various lung infections such as pneumonia.
who needs CPAP
It should be used on patients who are alert and able to follow commands, show signs of respiratory distress, have rapid breathing, and a pulse oximetry of less than 90%.
what does CPAP do
Continuous positive airway pressure improves ventilation and respiration by increasing the pressure in the lungs. The continuous pressure opens up the alveoli and prevents them from collapsing. This allows more oxygen to be forced across the alveolar membrane, and pushes out any fluid in the lungs, forcing it back into the pulmonary circulation. This improves oxygenation to the blood and eases the work of breathing.
Contraindications of CPAP
It won’t breath for them so shouldn’t be used if:
-unconscious
-altered mental status
-hypoventilation (breathing that is too shallow or too slow to meet the needs of the body)
-airway compromise
-vomiting or nausea
-can’t get tight mask seal(too much facial hair, facial trauma)
-pneumothorax
-if they can’t tolerate it
when to use CPAP
Asthma,
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
Acute pulmonary edema,
Congestive heart failure (CHF).
