Session 16a_Oxygenated Ventilator Management Flashcards
List 4 principles of rehab:
- early mobilization of the patient
- mobilization can occur with ventilator weaning
- a pt who gains overall strength will be more likely to wean off the ventilator and be less likely to develop side effects of bed rest
- Progress is guided by vital signs, not by the volume of apparatus
List some common causes of respiratory failure:
- drugs - narcotics
- metabolism - hyponatremia, hypercapnia
- neoplasm
- infection - meningitis, WNV, polio
- trauma - flail chest, contusion of lung
- ALS, MS, OSA, GB, obesity, COPD, CF, ILD, atelectasis, PE
Respiratory failure is classified by what 2 values?
- Severe hypoxemia (PaO2 40 mmHg)
How do you measure respiratory failure?
- pulse oximetry gives a measure of the % O2 in the blood. It does not tell you the PCO2 level
- Observe the patient. Are they more combative or confused (could be a sign of climbing PCO2). Have they turned pale, labored breathing?
- Patients may not have labored breathing with respiratory failure - look for other signs
Name 5 types of lines and tubes for respiratory support:
- nasal cannula
- non-rebreather mask
- face mask
- bipap/ Cpap: Noninvasive ventilation
- Heated hi-flow
Nasal cannula can deliver from and up to how much?
Nasal cannula 1 to 6 L/min O2
If more than 6 L/min of O2 is needed, what is the next option?
• high flow tubbing (green) •simple mask • non rebreather mask (w/ pendant oxymizer as an option - captures oxygen and helps deliver more)
Bpap is a bridge to and from:
mechanical ventilator
cpap is continuous, what is bipap?
Cpap is also more cost effective
bilevel pump. get push with inspiration and push with expiration
Describe the mechanisms of bilevel positive airway pressure:
- patient has to be able to breathe independently
- positive airway pressure during inspiration and exhalation
- can be used as a temporary way to “blow out” residual CO2 to reduce confusion and improve oxygenation
- “the inspiratory positive airway pressure is higher and supports a breath as it is taken in. Conversely, the expiratory positive airway pressure is a lower pressure that allows you to breathe out. These pressures are preset and alternate just like your breathing pattern.”
Which is more comfortable and effective? Cpap or Bipap?
Bipap
Bipap and cpap are non invasive ventilation (NIV). They are used for:
- sleep apnea
* temporary artificial ventilation
Describe Cpap:
- continuous positive airway pressure
- non-invasive form of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)
- can be provided through a ventilator or via an independent machine
- provides constant end-expiratory pressure that keeps the airway open
- used with OSA
Heated high-flow O2, why ?
machine adds both heat and moisture, providing more “normal” air. especially with patients that are needing a lot of O2.
More than 6L –> major dry out
Ventilators provide control for what?
volume (set tidal volume, the peak inspiration pressure varies, set rate, set PEEP, and set FiO2) and pressure (set inspiration pressure, volume varies, set rate, set PEEP and set Fi O2)
FiO2 = fraction of inspired oxygen