Respiratory Flashcards
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
✓ Carbon monoxide binds to a red blood cell approximately 200x more than oxygen
✓ Carbon monoxide poisoning may occur from smoke inhalation from fires, poorly functioning heating systems, and motorboat and motor vehicle exhaust exposure in a closed setting
✓ Manifestations: headache, dizziness, weakness, malaise, altered mental status, and visual changes
✓ This poisoning is tasteless, odorless, and colorless
✓ Treatment: removing the client from the source of the poison, putting them outside, calling EMS, and administering 100% high-flow oxygen
CO poisoning requires aggressive oxygenation at a FiO2 of 100%.
A nonrebreather is the only delivery device to provide a FiO2 level of 100% and is used for a client with CO poisoning.
Cystic fibrosis
is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of thick and sticky mucus that can clog airways and lead to respiratory and digestive issues
