Respiratory Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What Po2 value indicates respiratory failure in adults?
A
Po2 below 60 mm Hg
2
Q
What blood value indicates hypercapnia?
A
Pco2 above 45 mm Hg
3
Q
Identify the condition that exists when the Po2 is less than 50 mm HG and FIo2 us greater than 60%.
A
Hypoxemia
4
Q
List three symptoms of respiratory failure in adults.
A
Dyspnea/tachypnea
Intercostal and sternal retractions
Cyanosis
5
Q
List four common causes of respiratory failure in children.
A
Congenital heart disease
Infection or sepsis
Respiratory distress syndrome
Aspiration
Fluid overload or dehydration
6
Q
What percentage of O2 should a child in severe respiratory distress receive?
A
100%
