MV Indications Flashcards
1
Q
Acute Respiratory acidosis
A
PH 7.25 PAco2 45
2
Q
Spontaneouse VT
A
< 5ml/kg
3
Q
Respiratory rate
A
Less than 8 or no more than 30 breaths per minute
4
Q
Vital Capacity
A
Less Than 2x VT 1L
5
Q
MEP
A
‘Less than 40
6
Q
VD/VT
A
> 60%
7
Q
QS/QT.
A
> 20%
8
Q
A -a gradient
Or
A-a D02
A
> 300
9
Q
Persistent Hypoxemia
A
Unable to oxygenate
10
Q
Impending respiratory failure,
A
Trend of Rising PAco2 & falling PH I
VC falls
MIP over time
Acute resp failutre
