Resp - Respiratory failure Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory failure
Definition
A
2
Q
Respiratory failure
Clinical features
A
3
Q
Respiratory failure
Causes
A
4
Q
Respiratory failure
Ix
A
5
Q
Acute Respiratory failure
Treatment modalities
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6
Q
Chronic respiratory failure
Treatment
A
7
Q
Oxygen delivery devices
Types
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Variable performance devices: actual FIO2 not fixed → depends on O2 flow, oropharyngeal
geometry, tidal volume, respiratory rate and pattern
Fixed performance devices: fixed and pre-set FIO2 regardless of patient’s clinical status
8
Q
NIV
Indication vs contraindications
A
9
Q
NIV
Signs of success
Signs of failure
A
10
Q
NIV
Precautions
A
11
Q
Invasive ventilation
Indications
A
12
Q
Invasive ventilation
Breath sequence types
Limit types
Cycle types
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