Respiratory Failure/infections

Question 1

define respiratory failure

Answer 1

• When the respiratory system cna no longer fuction to keep gas-exchange at an acceptable level

Question 2

When is a good time to use simple mask?

Answer 2

• NEVER USE THEM
• they don’t have any control of oxygen levels
• patient ends up re breathing the CO2

Question 3

Describe Chronic respiratory acidosis

Answer 3

• pH = 7.4
• PCO2 = 60
• PO2 = 60
• Bicarb = 35

** HYPERCAPNIC, but not acidotic **

–> Bicarb is elevated to 35 (from 25)

Question 4

whats the first question to ask a patient during intial evaluation of dyspneic?

Answer 4

• Does the patient need an airway

Question 5

What role do antibiotics in upper respiratory infections

Answer 5

• Antibiotics have no role in uncomplicated and non-specific URI
• Upper respiratory tract infections are MOSTLY CAUSED BY VIRUSES
• Leading diagnosis for which antibiiotics are prescribe on an outpatient basis

Question 6

describe rhinocerebral mucormycosis

Answer 6

• DIABETIC PATIENTS and ketoacidosis
• Present swith pressure effects
• may NOT APPEAR SERIOUSLY ILL
• NEEDS URGENT EVALUATION to prevent spread of fungal infection

Question 7

Therapeutic approach

Answer 7

• The decision regarding hospitalization should be based on stability of patients clnical conditions, risk of death and complication, presence or absence of other active medical problems, and pyschosocial issues