Respiratory faliure Yusuf

Question 1

Normal values for pH, CO2, HCO3:

Answer 1

pH: 7.35-7.45
CO2: 35-45
HCO3: 23-27

Question 2

Normal values for PaO2 and PaCO2

Answer 2

PaO2: >60mmhg
PaCO2: <50mmhg

Question 3

When using a nasal oxygen catheter, what should be the maximum flow (L-min) and concentration (%) and why?

What are the maximum values for the venturi mask?

Answer 3

• 6L/min at 45% concentration due to necrosis
• 60% at 24-30L/min

Question 4

Complications of intubation:

Answer 4

• Trauma
• Hypoxia
• Dysrhythmias
• Aspiration
• Intubation of right main bronchus or esophagus
• Laryngospasm, bronchospasm

Question 5

Where does coniotomy occur?

Answer 5

• At a transversal section between the thyroid cartilage and the cricoid
• Passes medial cricothyroid ligament