ABG's
When the body is able to use buffer systems to achieve acid/ base balance
What is compensation?
pH 7.22 pCO2 35, HCO3 18, pO2 88
What is uncompensated metabolic acidosis?
These are the necessary supplies for a trach patient
What is ambu bag, suction, O2, airway signs, spare trach set, respiratory goodie bag?
This ventilator alarm is often a result of tubing disconnection
What is low pressure alarm?
This intervention can be performed by any caregiver for patients with orthopnea
What is elevating HOB/ reposition in high fowler's?
This buffer systems responds slower over 2-3 days to correct abnormalities
What are the kidneys/ renal system?
pH 7.60 pCO2 30, HCO3 22, pO2 99
What is uncompensated respiratory alkalosis?
This part of the trach is filled with air to create a seal between the tube and tracheal wall, allowing for effective ventilation and prevention of aspiration.
What is the cuff?
Pneumothorax, bronchospasm, and coughing will trigger this alarm.
What is high pressure?
This intervention is necessary to prevent drying of secretions.
What is humidification?
COPD patients develop this when hyperoxygenated
What is Hypercapnia/ respiratory acidosis?
pH 7.19 pCO2 35, HCO3 17, PO2 80
What is uncompensated metabolic acidosis?
Suctioning should not exceed this length of time
What is 15 seconds?
This is often a "rest mode" for chronic vent patients
What is assist control?
This intervention can be performed prior to suctioning for the patient to tolerate better
What is hyperoxygenation?
This abnormality is a result of sepsis
What is metabolic acidosis?
pH 7.33, pCO2 67, HCO3 27, pO2 60
What is partially compensated respiratory acidosis?
This can be placed over a cuffless trach for patients to speak
What is a Passy-Muir valve
Use caution when adjusting this setting. Higher levels cause decreased cardiac output
What is peep?
This intervention provides rescue breathing when breaths are absent or inadequate
What is bag valve mask ventilation or bagging?
This parameter assesses oxygenation and is calculated by dividing the PaO2 by the FiO2, commonly used in the diagnosis of ARDS
What is P/F ratio?
ph 7.35 CO2 32, HCO3 17, pO2 80
What is fully compensated metabolic acidosis?
This is the proper technique to deliver bag valve ventilation if there is an accidental decannulation.
What is covering the stoma with gauze or gloved fingers and delivering rescue breaths via upper airway?
This complication can develop as result of too much peep, causing high pressure alarms on the ventilator
What is pneumothorax?
This intervention allows you to check airway patency
What is passing the suction catheter or suctioning?