Respiratory Failure Flashcards

1
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what is respiratory failure

A

when your lungs fail to function

no gas exchange

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2
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no gas exchange leads to what

A

hypoxemia and hypercapnia

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3
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what are some causes of respiratory failure

A

COPD, atelectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary edema, ARDS

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4
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Manifestations of respiratory failure

A
Hypoxemia 45mmHg
resp acidosis (can't expel co2)
underlying causes (e.g.: CF)
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Treatment of Respiratory Failure

A

restore gas exchange - admin o2, ventilation, bronchodilators
treat underlying cause (e.g.: AB is bacterial pneumonia)

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