Pulmonary
Hypoxemia that persists despite being given 100% oxygen, that is a cardinal feature of ARDS.
What is refractory hypoxemia?
Risk factors include prolonged immobility, surgery, VTE, fat embolism and older age.
What are pulmonary embolism risk factors?
Pao2 <60 mm Hg or Paco2 >45 mm Hg with pH <7.35 and Sao2 <90% in both cases.
What are the ABG values seen in respiratory failure?
Displaced tube, Obstructed tube, Pneumothorax, Equipment problems.
What does the acronym DOPE stand for?
Keep HOB >30 degrees, perform oral care, strict adherence to infection control while performing endotracheal tube cares, prevent aspiration, and pulmonary hygiene.
What are interventions for preventing ventilator associated pneumonia?