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Mechanical Ventilation Flashcards

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ventilation/perfusion (v/q)

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air going in and out of lung/ blood circulating to area of lung

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V/Q in top areas of lung

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higher ratios because there is more ventilation in the upper portions of the lung and less perfusion –> higher oxygenation

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V/Q in lower areas of lung

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lower ratios because more perfusion but less ventilation (can’t saturate area of perfusion) –> less oxygenation

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V/Q mismatch

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certain areas of the lung have high v/q ratios and some have low v/q ratios; most common cause of hypoxemia; will respond to 100% O2 and has an increased Aa gradient

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possible causes of V/Q mismatch

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pneumonia, PE, COPD, asthma, pulmonary HTN, fibrosis

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pulmonary shunting

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does not respond to 100% O2; increased Aa gradient

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O2-Hgb Dissociation curve

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relationship b/t PaO2 and % saturation of Hgb

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shift of curve to the right

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more difficult to pick up at lung but easier to drop off at tissues; causes: decreased pH, increased pCO2, hyperthermia, chronic hypoexemia

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shift of curve to the left

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easier to pick up at lung but more difficult to drop off at tissues; causes: increased pH, decreased pCO2, hypothermia, banked blood

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normal pH

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(acd.) 7.35 - 7.45 (alk.)

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normal PaO2

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80-100%

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normal PaCO2

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(alk.) 35-45 (acd.)

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normal HCO3

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(acd.) 22-26 (alk.)

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SLOPE for intubation: S

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Suction, syringe, stethoscope, sedation, stylet

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SLOPE for intubation: L

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lubricant, laryngoscope

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SLOPE for intubation: O

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oxygen

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SLOPE for intubation: P

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patient positioning, pressure

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SLOPE for intubation: E

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ETT, end-tidal CO2

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cuff pressure

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20-25 mmHg; want the cuff inflated enough to prevent aspiration but not too inflated where it could lead to tracheal necrosis; check Q6-8hr

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ETT care

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verify placement by auscultation, EtCO2 and x-ray, secure the tube, monitor position (cm marking), suction only PRN, monitor for skin breakdown, prevent dislodgement, monitor cuff pressure (q 6-8hr), ambu bag at bedside

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ETT suctioning

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make sure pt is stable first, no more than 10 seconds, no more than 3 attempts; no difference b/t intermittent and continuous suctioning on closed system like this, nurses will probably continually suction upon withdrawal; no more than 120 mm of suction

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ETT complications on insertion

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nasal, oral, pharyngeal, or hypopharyngeal trauma, vomiting with aspiration, cardiac arrest

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ETT complications while in place

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nasal/oral inflammation and ulceration, sinusitis/otitis, larygneal and tracheal injuries, tube obstruction and displacement

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oral hygiene importance

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very vulnerable to develop VAP, more bacteria in mouth

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VENTS: V

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View, monitor ABGs, airway, and resp. status

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VENTS: E

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Elevate HOB 30 degrees, Equipment at bedside (ambu bag and suction)

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VENTS: N

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Notice GI complications (stress ulcers), Nutritional needs

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VENTS: T

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Take note of settings and alarms

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VENTS: S

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Suction tracheal tube, Secretions, Self-protection, Soft wrist restraints

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ETT obstruction

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bite block, sedation, suction, humidify, replace

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ETT displacement

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secure, restrain, sedate, support tubing, replace

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ETT fistula/stenosis

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cuff inflation, monitor cuff pressure, tracheostomy

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ETT skin breakdown

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loosen tube holder at least q24hr and change sides, inspect skin

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ETT related infection

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use sterile technique

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reasons for mechanical ventilation

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acute respiratory distress, surgery, post-surgery, OD, sedation, head trauma

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negative pressure ventilators

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not seen often, might be on someone with muscular dystrophy; applied externally to pt and decreases the atmospheric pressure surrounding the thorax to initiate inspiration

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positive pressure ventilators

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uses a mechanical drive mechanism to force air into the pt’s lungs through an ETT or tracheostomy

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assist-control mode

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all breaths are mandatory, triggered from either the pt or the machine; if pt initiates breath, the full volume set on vent will be given

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synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) mode

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set minimum rate and tidal volume, pt able to breathe spontaneously b/t mandatory breaths; the breaths initiated by the patient would be whatever volume they can do - not the set amount from the vent

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Spontaneous mode

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(CPAP or PSV) all breathing is determined by the patient, there is no “trigger mode” offered by machine

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controlled breath

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ventilator does all the work, pt does nothing

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assisted breath

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pt initiates breath and the ventilator takes over

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supported breath

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pt able to do some or most of the work but the ventilator assists to finish (like pressure support)

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pressure control

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preset pressure limit, delivered volume variable depends on pt’s compliance

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benefits to pressure control

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airway pressure limited, and prevents damage to alveoli

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cons to pressure control

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if resistance rises or compliance falls in the pt’s airway or chest wall, the set pressure limit remains the same, but the delivered tidal volume fails

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Pressure regulated volume control (PRVC)

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volume and pressure control, delivered over a set time; constant pressure applied throughout inspiration regardless of whether breath is control or assist breath; vent will adjust pressure as needed r/t airway resistance and compliance changes

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CPAP

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spontaneously breathing pt; gives continuous positive airway pressure to keep alveoli open to maximize oxygenation

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BIPAP

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2 levels of positive airway pressure; inspiratory pressure (IPAP) would be a higher level and the pt would be given lower pressure during expiration (EPAP)

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normal vent rate

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12-20

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normal tidal volume

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5-7ml/kg

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normal FiO2

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40-100%

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normal PEEP

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5-10

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high pressure alarm causes

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anything causing vent to have to work harder to give the set volume; decreased lung compliance, increased secretions, bronchoconstriction, kinked circuit

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low pressure alarm causes

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something making it easier to give set volume than it should be; disconnection, significant airleak, extubation

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minute ventilation

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RR x TV

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weaning off vent parameters

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VC 10-15ml/kg
TV 7-9ml/kg
PaO2 greater than 60 on an FiO2 of less than 40%

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extubation

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HOB 75 degrees, hyperoxygenate, suction oral cavity, deflate and remove cuff, encourage to cough, suction PRN, monitor closely and encourage vocal rest, monitor ability to cough and swallow

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vent recommendation with respiratory acidosis

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increase respiratory rate to blow off the excess CO2

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complications of mechanical ventilation

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infection, positive fluid balance, pt discomfort, and psychosocial

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benefits of sedation

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decrease anxiety, amnesia, reduce tissue O2 consumption, improve vent synchrony

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preventing VAP

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hand hygiene, oral care, HOB 30-40 degrees, suction only PRN, cover yankauer cath when not used, adequate ETT cuff pressure, d/c NGT asap, subglottic suctioining prior to repositioning or deflating cuff

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when to hold tube feedings

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if residual more than 150cc

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