wk 3 respiratory ppt/2 Flashcards
ARDS - proning is typically reserved for
refractory hypoxemia not responding to other therapies
rupture of overdistended alveoli during mechanical ventilation
barotrauma
ARDS early s/s
5
- dyspnea
- tachypnea
- cough
- restlessness
- chest auscultation normal or fine, scattered crackles
ARDS etiology
develops from a variety of direct and indirect lung injuries; sepsis is most common cause
occurs when large tidal volumes used to ventilate noncompliant lungs
volutrauma
ARDS early chest x ray
may be normal or may show minimal scattered interstitial infiltrates
ARDS mgmt - mechanical ventilation
3
- PEEP opens collapsed alveoli
- higher levels of PEEP are often needed to maintain PaO2 >60
- high levels of PEEP can compromise venous return
how to prevent VAP
oral hygiene
high pressure alarm - do what?
2
suction or they could be fighting the vent (increased sedation)
ARDS late chest x ray
diffuse and extensive bilateral interstitial and alveolar infiltrates “white out”
can a PICC be used for TPN
yes
barotrauma
rupture of overdistended alveoli during mechanical ventilation
if on oxygen 60% for > 24 hours
3
- increase in pulmonary capillary pressure
- fibrotic changes in alveoli
- decreased surfactant
ARDS early ABGs
mild hypoxemia and respiratory alkalosis caused by hyperventilation
RF drug therapy
5
- bronchodilators
- steroids - inflammation
- diuretics - reduce pulmonary congestion
- antibiotics - pulmonary infection
- benzos, narcotics - reduce anxiety and pain
ARDS oxygen therapy
2
- give lowest concentration that results in PaO2 >60
2. common to intubate with mechanical ventilation because PaO2 cannot be maintained
volutrauma
occurs when large tidal volumes used to ventilate noncompliant lungs
what are two s/s that a patient needs to be intubated soon
- retractions
2. elevated lactic acid levels
ARDS late - s/s worsen with
progression of fluid accumulation and decreased lung compliance
patho changes of ARDS thought to be due to
stimulation of inflammatory and immune systems
sudden progressive form of acute RF
ARDS
ARDS late s/s
6
- suprasternal retractions
- tachycardia
- diaphoresis
- changes in sensorium with decreased mentation
- cyanosis
- pallor
septic pts are at high risk for developing what
ARDS
ARDS - complications of treatment
5
- ventilator associated pneumonia
- barotrauma
- volutrauma
- high risk for stress ulcers
- renal failure