Respiratory failure

Question 1

at what O2 kpa value is a pt hypoxaemic

Answer 1

<10

Question 2

what O2 kpa value is the definition of resp distress

Answer 2

<8

Question 3

type 1 resp failure

Answer 3

low O2, normal CO2

Question 4

type 2 resp failure

Answer 4

low O2, high CO2

Question 5

types of non-invasive ventilation

Answer 5

CPAP (1 pressure. also called PEAP (positive expiratory airway pressure). holds lungs open so it is easy to start breath
BIPAP - two pressures

Question 6

low O2 is due to what? therefore what ventilation?

Answer 6

PEAP. need to help keep the airways open as well as give 100% o2. prevents airway collapse at the end of expiration (type 1 resp failure)

Question 7

high CO2 is due to what? what ventilation?

Answer 7

poor ventilation. need bipap to help them ventilate better (T2 resp failure)

Question 8

contraindication to NIV

Answer 8

asthma (increases haemothorax risk). it is used in COPD
pneumothorax
agitated (pulling off mask)
airway not patent