Respiratory Failure Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of Respiratory Failure
A
1 - Hypoxemic
2- Hypercarbic
3 - Atelectasis
4 - Shock or Hypoperfusion of respiratory muscles
2
Q
Cause of Type I ARF
A
Alveolar flooding causing intrapulmo shunt
3
Q
Alveolar flooding occurs as a result of
A
Pulmo edema due to HF or ARDS
pneumonia
alveolar hemorrhage
4
Q
Type II pathophysio
A
Alveolar hypoventiliation so CO2 not remove effectively
5
Q
Mechanisms of type 2
A
Impair drive to breathe
NM function
Inc load on respiratory system
6
Q
What is a stable oxygenation?
A
PaO2/FIO2 > 200 and PEEP <5cm H20
Cough and airway reflexes intact
No vasopressor agents or sedatives being admin
