T2 - Airway, Oxygen, Mechanical Ventilation (Josh) Flashcards
Difference between Hypoxemia and Hypoxia?
Hypoxemia = low levels of O2 in blood
Hypoxia = decreased tissue oxygenation
What is the goal of O2 Therapy?
use lowest fraction of inspired oxygen for acceptable blood oxygen level without causing harmful side effects (O2 is a drug)
ABGs
Normal pH
7.35 - 7.45
less than 7.35 = acidic
greater than 7.45 = alkaline
ABGs:
Normal PaCO2
35 - 45
ABGs:
Normal PO2
90 - 100
ABGs:
Normal HCO3
22 - 26
What can happen with Oxygen-Induced Hypoventilation?
Hypercarbia = retention of CO2
CO2 Narcosis = loss of sensitivity to high levels of CO2
What is the amount that can be given via BNC?
1 - 6 L
O2 Devices:
What is the amount that can be given with a Simple Rebreather Mask?
6 - 10
- *minimum of 5 L / min
- if less, go to BNC
O2 Devices:
What is the amount that can be given with a Non-rebreather Mask?
12-15 L/min
BNC:
What rates?
What O2 Concentration?
Rate = 1-6 L/min
O2 Concentration = 24 - 44%
Simple Facesmask:
What rates?
What O2 Concentration?
Rate = min of 5 L/min
O2 Concentration = 40-60%
Partial Rebreather:
What rates?
What O2 Concentration?
Rate = 6-11 L/min
O2 Concentration = 60-75%
With a Partial Rebreather, how much of the Tidal Volume is exhaled with each breath?
1/3
Which mask delivers the highest level of O2?
Non-rebreather Mask
rates of 12-15 L/min
A Non-Rebreather Mask can deliver what levels of FiO2?
greater than 90%
rates of 12-15 L/min
What would happen if the oxygen source should fail or both flaps of a Non-Rebreather Mask are in place?
Patient would not be able to inhale air, leading to CO2 buildup
What are the High-Flow delivery systems and what rates and concentation can they deliver?
Venturi Mask Face Tent Aerosol Maks Tracheostomy Collar T-piece
can deliver 24-100% at 8-15 L/min
Which delivery device is best for Chronic Lung Disease?
Why?
Venturi Mask
provides precise O2 concentration delivery
***switch to BNC during meals
What is a T-Piece used for?
Trachs
- provides humidified air
***Mist should be seen during inspiration and expiration
What is NPPV?
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
- *uses positive pressure to keep alveoli open
- *improves gas exchange without airway intubation
What are examples of NPPV?
BiPAP
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)
What are CPAPs used for?
Atelectasis after surgery
Cardiac-induced PE
Sleep Apnea
What is TTO?
Transtracheal Oxygen Delivery
**small flexible catheter is passed into trachea through small incision
**long-term
**avoids irritation that nasal prongs can cause
What are the two ways we can reposition client to maintain patent airway?
Head Tilt-Chin Lift Method
Jaw Thrust Method
***for people in any accident where possible trauma to spinal cord or neck
What is the benefit of the Oropharyngeal Airway?
prevents airway obstruction from tongue
***gotta be unconcious b/c gag reflex will be stimulated
Measuring appropriates size for Oropharyngeal Airway
Place the oropharyngeal airway along the outside of the jaw with one end of the airway at the bottom tip of the ear.
Close the mouth and bring the other tip of the airway toward the corner of the mouth.
The airway should reach from the bottom tip of the ear to the corner of the mouth.
Proper placement: the tip of the airway lies above the epiglottis at the base of the tongue
Can cause obstruction if incorrect size
When are Oropharyngeal Airways used?
to ease breathing in ICU for a dying patient
How do you measure correct size for Nasopharyngeal Airway?
Hold the airway against the side of the face and ensuring it extends from the tip of the nose to the earlobe
Proper placement: the tip of the airway lies above the epiglottis at the base of the tongue
Lubricate prior to placement
When do we want to use a long-term Trach?
if they need it for longer than 21 days
***If less, use Oral or Nasal
When inserting an Endotracheal Tube (ETT), what do we use to confirm placement?
CO2 Detector
Xray for confirmation
ETT:
Why do we measure placement by the teeth/gums and not the lips?
lips can swell and give false impression of dislodgement or movement
ETT:
How is Correct Placement confirmed?
Auscultate x 5
Inspect Chest Expansion
End-Tidal CO2 Detector
CXR
ETT:
Why do we ausculatate 5 x’s for confirmatin of placement?
to make sure we are in airway and not lungs
***listen in epigastric area first to make sure not in esophagus
***then listen abdomen, anterior and laterally on each side
ETT:
Why do you want to inspect chest expansion to confirm placement?
make sure you’re inflating both lungs and not just one
ETT:
With CXR, what depth are we looking for in placement of the tube?
3-4 cm above carina (where trachea bifurcates into right and left bronchus)
***we don’t want it into one of the bronchi
ETT:
What cuff pressure are we looking for?
14-20 mmHg