Final Review Flashcards
What do hyperinflation devices treat
Atelectasis
indications for Trach tube change
Tube is obstructed
Tube is too small
Cuff is damages
Decannulation process
Tube obstruction
Insurance reasons
stages of cough reflex
Irritation to airway
inspiration
Compression (closes glottis)
Contraction of resp muscles
expulsion
what does mucociliary escalator help with
expel mucous
Why do we want to monitor cuff pressure
ideal 20-25 mm Hg
To make sure trach isnt too big
absolute contra indications for CPT
Hemodynamic instability
untreated pneumothorax
Head or neck injury
Hazards of Trach change
Hypoxemia
False Passage
Loss of airway
pain
bleeding
How long does HEART neb run for
up to 8 hours
How long does HOPE neb run for
up to 8 hours
What is Laryngectomy
total or partial removal of lARYNX due to cancer or trauma
obstructive disorders
CF
Asthma
Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Restrictive Disorders
Thoracic deformities
Fibrotic Disease
Cardiac Disease
Inflammatory Disease
Neuromuscular Disease
% predicted equation
Measured Value/ Predicted Value x 100
surfacant loss incrases airway resitance
