Week 13

Question 1

Differentiate Sepsis from Sepsis Syndrome/severe sepsis

Answer 1

Sepsis - Infection resulting in combined systemic manifestations

Sepsis syndrome - Sepsis with evidence of Organ dysfunction

Question 2

Survivors of Critical care are susceptible to what? (2)

Answer 2

1. PICS

2. ICU-AW

Question 3

Two types of Lung hyperinflation

Answer 3

1. MHI

2. VHI

Question 4

List 4 aims of MHI

Answer 4

1. Prevent and treat atelectasis
2. Airway clearance
3. Improve oxygenation
4. Improve pulmonary compliance

Question 5

list 5 contraindications for MHI

Answer 5

1. Pts on protective ventilation modes
2. Undrained pneumothorax
3. lung resection surgery
4. severe pneumonia
5. risk of bronchospasm

Question 6

When is suctioning indicated

Answer 6

in pts with evidence of excess pulmonary secretions that are not clearable with other techniques or a cough is absent

Question 7

List two outcome measures for measuring physical functioning in the acute care setting

Answer 7

1. Physical functioning in ICU test-scored (PFIT-s)

2. Chelsea critical care physiotherapy assessment tool (CPAx)