Hypoventilation Flashcards
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What are some signs and symptoms of HYPOVENTILATION
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- Tachycardia
- Hypertension, increase in BP
- Poor peripheral perfusion
- Decrease LOC
- Hypoxia
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What is the meaning of HYPOVENTILATION?
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Decrease respiratory rate, and or tidal volume
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Describe the affect HYPOVENTILATION has in relation to the cardiovascular and respiratory system
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When a person hypoventilates, the bodies carbon dioxide accumulates rapidly as the body is unable to expel it. Increased Co2 = too little oxygen in the blood. This is called respiratory acidosis
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How would you treat someone in respiratory distress ie HYPOVENTILATION?
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- Oxygen, BVM 15L @ 100% always.
Consider IPPV if patient <LOC - Posture - Sitting
- Reassurance
