Term
| What are the lata s/s of respiratory distress? |
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Definition
| Hypotension/bradycardya and Pallor/cyanosis |
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Term
| How does the body react to a CO2 of 45 or greater? |
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Definition
| Increasing respirations to blow off excess CO2 |
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Term
| How does the body react to a CO2 of 35 or lower? |
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Definition
| Decreases respirations to build up acid. |
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Term
| What is the normal PaCO2? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the normal ABG for HCo3? |
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Definition
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Term
| What value for HCO3 points to acidosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What level for HCO3 suggests alkalosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What level for PaCO2 suggests Acidosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What level for PaCO2 suggests alkalosis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the level of PaO2 that suggests acute respiratory failure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the level for O2 sat that suggests acute respiratory failure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the level for PaCO2 that suggests acute respiratory failure? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the signs of hypoxemia? |
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Definition
| Decreased PO2, dyspnea, cyanosis, restlessness, tachycardia, dysrhythmias, confusion, apprehension |
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Term
| What are the signs of hypercapnia? |
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Definition
| Increased CO2, dyspnea, respiratory depression, headache, drowsiness, lethargy, tachycardia, heart failure, respiratory acidosis |
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Term
| What is the function of PEEP? |
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Definition
Delivers positive pressure at the end of expiration to keep alveoli open between breaths.
-improves oxygenation
-enhances gas exchange
-Treatment for persistent hypoxemia
-Reduses risk of O2 toxicity. |
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Term
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Definition
| The volume of air delivered for each breath. |
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