ARF And ARDS
Interpret: ABG PH 7.18, PaO2 58, PaCo2 60, HCO3 28
What is Respiratory Acidosis uncompensated?
CK-MB, Tropinin I and Troponin T
What are specific cardiac enzymes tested when looking for MI?
Complete this using a standardized tool will help create objectivity when treating this for patients.
What is pain assessment?
3-5 cm above the carina
What is proper placement of the Endotracheal tube?
The electrolyte abnormality associated with tall peaked T waves.
What is hyperkalemia?
White out on XRAY and refractory hypoxemia.
What is criteria for ARDS?
Exercise, diet, smoking cessation,limiting alcohol, and controlling Blood sugar
What are modifiable interventions to promote Heart Health?
Positioning, hot or cold compress, guided imagery and essential oils are an example of this.
What is non pharmacological treatments for pain?
With each breath the patient will receive full volume on this ventilator mode?
What is assist control?
Treatment of symptomatic bradycardia
What is atropine and temporary pacing if not effective
80-100 mm/HG on room air
What is normal Arterial Oxygenation?
Another name for UNSTABLE ANGINA, however includes stable Angina and acute Myocardial infarction (MI)
What is Acute Coronary Syndrome?
Not intentionally inflict harm
What is Nonmaleficence?
Calculation is 4-8 ml/kg for ARDS patient.
What is Tidal Volume?
Atrial flutter and Atrial fibrillation puts patients at increased risk for these 2 things.
What is heart failure and emboli formation?
To prevent clot formation, anticoagulant therapy
Treatment of Atrial flutter/Atrial fibrillation amiodarone or Cardizem (diltiazem) , if unsucessful cardioversion once clot formation is ruled out
PaO2 < 60 mm/Hg on FIO2 of >60%
What is Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure?
Medication administered during Angina episode first.
What is Nitroglycerin?
Fair distribution of health care resources.
What is Justice?
Used with mechanical ventilation: decreases surface tension of aveoli- Improves oxygenation when on 100%.
What is PEEP? (Positive End Expiratory Pressure)
What are the 2 rhythms that require immediate defibrillation?
What is v-fib and pulseless v-tach
PaCO2>50 mm/HG with acidemia and arterial pH less than 7.35
What is Hypercapnic respiratory failure?
PCI or Thrombolytics
Respect for right to control information.
What is Confidentiality?
Oral care every four hours, HOB at least 30 degrees, positioning every 2 hours, PPI prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis, daily sedation awake trials
What are types of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia prevention techniques?
The first line treatment for symptomatic PSVT?
What is adenosine?
If not symptomatic try vagal maneuvers first
If adenosine does not work, synchronized cardioversion