Final Exam (lecture) Flashcards
What is the difference between a high flow and low flow device?
High flow- meets pts needs
Low flow- does not meet pts needs
What type of device is a nasal cannula?
Low flow
What is the overall goal of O2 therapy?
To maintain adequate tissue oxygenation while minimizing cardiopulmonary work.
What is the most tangible objective of O2 therapy?
To correct hypoxemia
Why do COPD pts hypoventilate?
Because O2 administration resulting in increase arterial oxygen levels cause suppression of the hypoxic drive.
What else causes suppression of hypoxic drive?
the normal response to increase ventilation in the presence of high partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) is blunted and the primary stimulus to breathe becomes a lack of O2 as sensed by the peripheral chemoreceptors.
What else happens as a result of increased O2 levels in these patients?
The increase in the blood O2 level in these patients suppresses peripheral chemoreceptors, depresses ventilatory drive, and elevates the PaCO2. High blood O2 levels in such patients may also disrupt the normal ventilation/perfusion balance and cause an increase in dead space–to–tidal volume ratio (VD/VT) and in PaCO2.
What are the liter flows and FiO2 for a nasal cannula?
1- 24
2- 28
3- 32
4- 36
5- 40
6- 44
What are the liter flows and FIO2 for a venturi mask?
2- 24
4- 28
6- 31
8- 35
8- 40
12- 50
What is the liter flow for an infant on nasal cannula?
Infant: <2 L/min
What is special about a Venturi mask?
•The flow rate varies, should be > 60 l/min
•Has a fixed (specific) FiO2 range
•High flow device
What is another name for a Venturi mask?
Air entrainment mask
What is special about a non-rebreather mask?
•Has flaps
•One way valve
•Short term humidity no humidifier
What is the flow rate and FIO2 for a nonrebreather mask?
Liter flow: 10-15
FIO2: 60-80%
What is the flow rate and FiO2 for a partial rebreather mask?
Liter flow: 10-15
FIO2: 40-70%
What is special about a partial rebreather mask?
•Has no flaps
•one-way valve
•short-term humidity no humidifier
What is the flow rate and FiO2 for a simple mask?
Liter flow: 5-10
FIO2: 35-50%
What are all the low flow systems?
Nasal cannula
Non- rebreather
Partial rebreather
Simple mask
What are all the high flow systems?
Venturi mask
Face tent
Trach mask
Aerosol mask
What is a high flow nasal cannula and its significance?
•It can give specific Fio2 and flow
•You can add heat to humidify and prevent drying of mucosa and enhance mucociliary clearance
•Prongs are wider and bigger for higher flow of gas
When do you use a humidifier?
On a nasal cannula 4 liters or above
What is the only device you use a humidifier on?
Nasal cannula
What is the flow rate and FIO2 of a face tent?
Flow rate: 12 to 15
FiO2: 40 to 50%
What is the flow rate and FiO2 for a trach mask?
Flow rate: 10 to 15 LPM
FiO2: 35 to 60%
What is the liter flow and FIO2 for an aerosol mask?
Flow rate: 10-15
FIO2: 21-100%
What are the colors for a Venturi mask?
Blue
Yellow
White
Green
Pink
Orange
(Babe you would get pulled over)
What are the 3 components needed for a HFNC?
- a patient interface, such as nasal prongs
- a gas delivery device that regulates FiO2
- a humidifier
What are the 4 main features of a HFNC?
- delivery of a high FiO2
- meeting or exceeding the patient’s minute ventilation and therefore acting as a fixed oxygen delivery device
- generating a distending, positive end-expiratory airway pressure (PEEP) of approximately 1 cm H2O for each 10 L/min. of flow
- washout of carbon dioxide from anatomic dead space.
What are the 2 factors for Heliox?
70/30
80/20
Why do we use hyperbaric chamber (HBO) therapy?
Hyperoxia &
Why do we use heliox therapy?
Acute obstructive disorders
Ex. Strider, asthma, and croup
What is the function of the nose?
Humidifies gas on inspiration it cools the gas and reclaims water of the gas that is exhaled
What is the goal of humidity therapy?
To maintain normal physiological conditions in lower airways
What are the indications for humidity therapy?
What are the hazards and complications for humidity therapy?
What are the signs and symptoms of inadequate airway humidification?
What is a humidifier?
A device that adds molecular water to gas
What are the 4 principles governing humidifier function?
What are the four types of humidifiers?
- Bubbler
- Pass-over
- Nebulizers of bland aerosols
- Vaporizers
A.k.a active humidifiers
What are passive humidifiers?
HME
What are the 3 types of pass-over humidifiers?
- Simple reservoir
- Wick type
- Membrane type
Why do you need enough sterile water?
To make sure humidifier works properly and runs appropriately
Where do we use HMEs?
On vents
Can you add heat to a heated wire circuit?
Yes
What are the 3 types of HMEs?
- Simple condenser
- Hygroscopic condenser
- Hydrophobic condenser