Respiratory Flashcards
What is the primary muscle of inspiration?
Diaphram
What does a right shift on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve mean?
More O2 is released from the hemoglobin resulting in greater O2 delivery to tissues
What does a left shift on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve mean?
O2 released by hemoglobin at significanlty lower PO2, resulting in decreased O2 delivery to tissues.
What is the appropriate setting for tidal volume on a ventilated pt?
6-8 ml/kg
Rate - 18/min
Most common symptom of a PE ( 4 of them)?
Dyspnea
Pleuritic chest pain
Cough
Hemophtysis
What is the gold stand for PE testing?
CT Scan or CT angiography
What is the normal setting for PEEP?
5-10 cmH20
What is the treatment for tension pneumothorax?
Needle decompression
What is the land mark for needle decompression for air removal?
midclavicular line 2nd intercostal space
What is the land mark for needle decompression for fluid removal?
midaxillary line 4th/5th intercostal space
What is the mnemonic for chest tube drainage assessment?
FOCAL F- Fluctuation O- Output C- Color A - Air leak L - levels