Flail Chest
What is the MOST COMMON cause of flail chest
Motor Vehicle Accident
If left untreated Pulmonary embolism can result in..
Death
A bluish discoloration of the skin,lips, cause by impaired gas exchange is called?
Cyanosis
Pink tinged liquid aspirated from the lungs is known as
Pink frothy sputum.
What is the MOST COMMON cause of ARDs
Sepsis
Which acid-base imbalance would we see with flail chest?
Respiratory Acidosis
In the early stages, Which acid-base imbalance would we see in a patient with a Pulmonary Embolism?
Respiratory Alkalosis
PaCO2 level less than 35 indicates
hypocapnia
Main manifestation indicative of severe hypercapnia renal dysfunction
Asterixis
Most common sign/symptom of ARDs
Dyspnea and pink frothy sputum
How can we prevent further respiratory complications?
Adherence with pain medications.
Increased Troponin
Oxygenating blood OUTSIDE the body and removing CO2 is known as
ECMO
Main finding in hypoxemic respiratory failure?
Pulmonary edema
What are the bodily changes that occur with ARDs
Muscle Wasting
Cognitive Loss
Functional impairment
How does the flail segment move during inspiration?
The flail part moves inward during inspiration.
An embolus dislodged from the legs is called
DVT
What is the goal of Ventilatory support?
To correct Hypoxemia
PaCO2 less than 35 indicates what kind of V/Q mismatch response
hypocapnia
Due to immobility, a pt with ARDs is at most risk for
Bed Sores
Which diagnostic test is used to check for flail chest?
CT scan
High particulate air concentration can cause
Increased blood pressure, arrhythmias, clot formation.
A patient receiving high flow oxygen is at risk for
Dehydration
A compensatory response that makes the blood thicker and increases the risk for clots is known as
Polycythemia
One of the cellular changes we see when ARDs manifest are...
Inflammation
Aptopsis
Necrosis