oxygen delivery
Is a drug and needs a dr's order.
What is oxygen?
pH =7.40
paCO2 = 40
PaO2 = 90
HCO3 = 24
What is a normal ABG?
This is what a pulse oximeter measures.
What is how much oxygen is in your blood?
a high-pitched whistling sound
What is a wheeze?
Tachypnea, dyspnea, reatractions and irritability.
What are some signs of respiratory distress?
Delivers low flow oxygen up to 6 liters/minute.
What is a nasal cannula?
pH =7.29
PCO2 = 49
HCO3- = 27
PaO2: 78
What is a respiratory acidosis?
Gives you a precise measurement of how much oxygen is in the patient's blood.
What is an ABG?
discontinuous clicking or rattling sounds. They can sound like salt dropped onto a hot pan or like cellophane being crumpled.
What are rales or crackles?
Sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea.
What are some signs of a possible pulmonary embolism?
When used with a high flow of oxygen, can provide an inspired oxygen concentration of approximately 85% or greater.
What is a non rebreather mask?
pH= 7.48
PaCO2= 28
HCO3= 22
PaO2= 85
What is respiratory alalosis?
A, B, C
What is a basic assessment of airway, breathing and circulation?
continuous low pitched, rattling lung sounds that often resemble snoring
What are rhonchi?
Bradycardia, decreased respiratory rate, decreased level of consciousness.
What are some indications of respiratory failure?
It has a special humidifier and can provide flow rates up to 15 liters/minute.
What is a high flow nasal cannula?
pH= 7.44
PaCO2= 28
HCO3= 24
PaO2= 54
What is compensated respiratory alkalosis?
When there are acute changes in mental status and respiratory status.
When could be a time to call a rapid response?
discontinuous or continuous, creaking or grating sounds. The sound has been described as similar to walking on fresh snow or a leather-on-leather type of sound.
What is a plueral rub.
Pink tinged frothy sputum, shortness of breath, rales.
What are some symptoms of pulmonary edema?
Can make a whistling sound and if so needs immediate attention.
What is a bubble humidifier relief valve?
pH= 7.33
PaCO2= 25
HCO3=12
PaO2= 89
What is a respiratory compensation for the metabolic acidosis?
Respiratory rate, effort, O2 saturation, heart rate and b/P, I & O's, lung sounds, skin color and temperature, PMH, current medications.
What are the components of your patient assessment and evaluation?
Abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound, caused by a blockage or narrowing in the upper airways
What is stridor?
Decreased respiratory rate, shallow respirations, hard to arouse, confusion.
What is possible over sedation?