Final review Flashcards
what does Etc02 measure?
measures exhaled carbon dioxide
what color indicates normal Etc02 on capnography?
yellow
what color indicates abnormal Etc02 on capnography?
purple
Potential causes of low C02? (4)
PE
DKA
anxiety
pain
potential causes of high C02? (2)
respiratory distress
respiratory failure from fatigue
what drugs can be given through an ETT?
N-Narcan A-Atropine V-Vasopressin E-Epinephrine L-Lidocaine
what meds for intubation?
paralytics (roc, sux, etomidate)
sedatives (midazolam)
when would we not give paralytics in an RSI?
if the patient is postcode, unconscious…
how do we tell if paralytics are at the appropriate level?
train of four
2/4 is normal
3 or 4/4 is too low a dose
0 or 1/4 is too high a dose
when do we suction a patient?
- only as needed
- if secretions are visible in the ET tube
- coughing
- dropped 02 sat
- visible secretions in mouth
what is the open suction technique?
requires sterile gloves
what is the closed suction technique?
does not require sterile gloves because it is enclosed in a sterile catheter
proper care of an intubated patient? (6)
- q2h oral care and PRN
- DVT prophylaxis
- Prilosec
- Gut feeds
- HOB >30 degrees
- handwashing
why do we do oral care for intubated patients?
to prevent breakdown and VAP
why do we do DVT prophylaxis on intubated patients?
because the intubated patients will not be moving
why do we give Prilosec to patients that are intubated?
to prevent ulcers
why do we do gut feeds for patients that are intubated?
patients that are intubated require protein to heal and recover to eventually get off of the vent
why do we elevate an intubated patient’s HOB to 30 degrees?
to prevent aspiration
what are the 4 modes of ventilation?
- CPAP
- BiPAP
- BiLevel
- ACVC
what is PEEP?
positive end-expiratory pressure: helps to keep alveoli open and improve oxygenation
what is a normal PEEP?
3-10 with 8 being the average
What are the signs of deterioration during ventilation? (7)
- color change
- apnea
- Pa02 <50 and PaC02 >60
- diminished breath sounds
- increased rales and rhonchi
- dysrhythmias
- change in LOC
what do we do if the ventilator has problems?
call RT and bag the patient
what is the rate for sinus bradycardia?
40-60bpm
tx for sinus brady?
-atropine, epi, transcutaneous pacing
when do we treat sinus brady?
if you are symptomatic
what is the rate of sinus tach?
over 100bpm
tx of sinus tach?
- fluids
- NSAIDS
- anxiolytics
- beta-blockers
how do we find the rhythm on a strip?
on a 6 second strip, take 1500/small boxes
what is the rate of SVT?
> 180bpm
tx of SVT?
vagal stimulation
adenosine (6mg rapid push, followed by flush)
can double dose and repeat in 1-2 minutes if no response
tx of a PAC?
usually benign, but can be treated with beta blockers
what is a PAC?
early contraction
what is Atrial Flutter?
-presence of sawtooth patterns with an atrial rate of 250-350 and a normal QRS.
tx of Atrial Flutter?
- slow the HR, antidysrhythmic drugs (amiodarone or lidocaine)
- cardioversion
- blood thinner due to blood stasis
what is atrial fibrillation?
disorganized atrial kicks with a normal QRS
tx of atrial fibrillation?
amidarone lidocaine cardioversion blood thinner MAZE procedure catheter ablation
what is a MAZE procedure?
uses cat scratches to form scar tissue and prevent fibrillation of the atrium
what is a PVC?
premature ventricular contraction
-causes a distorted QRS complex
when do you tx a PVC?
if they happen all the time
what is the tx of PVCs?
treat cause
- electrolyte replacement
- oxygen
- beta-blockers
- amiodarone
what is ventricular tachycardia?
a run of 3 or more PVCs with a rate of 150-250bpm
is a life-threatening rhythm!!!!
tx of pulsatile ventricular tachycardia?
underlying cause
- amiodarone
- cardioversion
tx of pulseless ventricular tachycardia?
ACLS protocol for cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm
what are the 3 types of ventricular tachycardia?
- monomorphic
- polymorphic
- torsades de pointes
what is ventricular fibrillation?
deadly rhythm
no QRS noted
no effective CO
tx of vfib?
begin ACLS protocol for unshockable rhythm
what is asystole?
absence of ventricular electrical activity
flatline
tx of asystole?
ACLS protocol for unshockable rhythm
CPR and meds only
what is PEA?
pulseless electrical activity
rhythm shows on EKG, but no mechanical activity or pulse.
tx of PEA?
compressions, ventilation and meds
no shocking
what is a 1st-degree block?
long PR interval
who is a first-degree heart block normal in?
athletes
what does a 1st-degree block look like?
extended but stable PR interval
what is a 2nd-degree type 1 block?
a wenkebach, longer and longer PR interval, and then a QRS is dropped
what is the treatment for a wenkebach?
pacemaker or transcutaneous pacing
what is 2nd-degree type 2 heart block?
equal PR lengths blocked QRS
also known as mirror strip
tx of 2nd-degree type 2 heart block?
pacer, transcutaneous pacing
what is a 3rd-degree heart block?
no association between atria and ventricles
atrial and ventricular rhythm is regular
there is no association between the p wave and QRS
how serious is a 3rd-degree heart block?
very serious!!!!!
this is a deadly rhythm and can progress very quickly to a deadly rhythm
what disease is atrial flutter a precursor to?
CHF
tx for 3rd-degree heart block?
pacemaker or transcutaneous pacing
what is the intervention for NSR?
nothing: continue to monitor
tx for sinus Brady?
wake up pt, atropine, epi, pacing
tx of sinus tach?
treat the cause: pain, anxiety, fever, decrease caffeine
tx for SVT?
vagal stimulation, adenosine
tx of PAC?
betablockers
tx of a flutter?
amiodarone and beta blockers
tx of a fib?
amiodarone, cardioversion MAZE procedure, blood thinner
tx of PVC?
treat cause: electrolytes, oxygen, beta blockers
tx of vtach?
amiodarone, lidocaine for pulsatile
CPR and epi for pulseless
tx of vfib?
CPR, ACLS, epi, defibrillation
tx of asystole?
CPR, ACLS
tx of PEA?
CPR and ACLS
tx of junctional rhythm?
atropine, verapamil, pacemaker
tx of the 1st-degree block?
continue to monitor
tx of wenckebach?
atropine
temp pacer
tx of 2nd-degree type 2 block?
permanent pacer
tx of a 3rd-degree block?
transcutaneous pacing per ACLS protocol
normal range of CO?
4-6L/min
normal range of CI?
2.4-4.0L/min
normal CVP?
0-8
normal stroke volume?
60-100