Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Flashcards
1
Q
How much PEEP does HFNC generate?
A
1cmH2O per 10lpm flow
2
Q
What are the clinical outcomes from using HFNC for ARDS?
A
Decreased intubation, vent-free days and mortality.
3
Q
Target plateau pressure in ARDS?
A
<30cm H2O
4
Q
What are clinical ourcomes from using recruitment maneuvers?
A
Transiently increasine oxygenation.
Do prior to de-recruitment maneuvers (suctioning, turning)
