Interventions Flashcards
CPAP - Indications (MARSOO)
Maintains own airway, Accessory muscle use,
Respiratory Rate >24, SPO2 <94% on oxygen, Over 13, obeys commands
CPAP Contraindications (UDPAATTHS)
unable to fit mask,
decreased LOC, pneumothorax, aspiration risk,
Age under 13 years old, tracheostomy, traumatic cause
of SOB, hypoventilation, SBP <90v
PEEP Indications
Patients who remain hypoxemic (SpO2 < 90%) despite good bag-
valve mask ventilation techniques and airway management; it can be
combined with high-flow nasal cannula oxygenation to maximize oxygen
delivery
PEEP Contraindications CBPT
Patients in cardiac arrest
Blood Pressure: (>12 SBP ≤ 90 mmHg; <12 SBP ≤ lower limit for age range
as per pediatric vital signs
Known or suspected pneumothorax
Traumatic cause of respiratory arrest
Systolic BP Target - non-head injured patient
90 SBP
Systolic BP Target - head injured patient
120 SBP
Systolic BP Target - spinal cord injuries
120 SBP
Systolic BP Target - large burns
120 SBP
Systolic BP Target - medical
90 SBP
Medication Rates of Absorption - Topical
Hours to Days
Medication Rates of Absorption - Oral
30 - 90 minutes
Medication Rates of Absorption - Rectal
5 - 30 minutes (unpredictable)
Medication Rates of Absorption - SC Injection
15-30 minutes
Medication Rates of Absorption - IM Injection
10-20 minutes
Medication Rates of Absorption - Sublingual tablet
3-5 minutes