Respiratory Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What is respiratory failure?
A
Inadequate gas exchange in the respiratory system
2
Q
What is type one respiratory failure?
A
Decrease in PaO2
3
Q
What is type two respiratory failure?
A
Decrease in PaO2
Increase in PaCO2
4
Q
What are the signs of respiratory failure?
A
Increased respiratory rate
Hypoxia
Crackles
5
Q
Which type of respiratory failure is more serious?
A
Type 2
6
Q
What are the symptoms of repiratory failure?
A
Breathlessness Wheeze Blush Blue colouration of the skin fingertips and lips Anxiety Confusion
7
Q
What are the investigations used in respiratory failure?
A
Pulse oximetry
Arterial blood gasses
Capnography
8
Q
What are the treatments of respiratory failure?
A
NIV - non-invasive ventilation
Oxygen therapy and ventilator support
