Pilbeam's Mechanical Vent Chapter 4 Exam Questions (91 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

What is cheyne-Stroke respiration associated with? {Ans: Cerebral disorders, congestive heart failure, metabolic problems}Arterial Oxygen Content Calculation {Ans: Ca02=(Hb x 1.34) x Sa02) + (Pa02 x 0.003)}What does an elevated PaC02 suggest? {Ans: Dead space is increased relative to tidal volume}What are severe cardiovascular findings of hypercapnia? {Ans: Tachycardia, hypertension (eventually hypotension)}What must a clinician consider before ventilating and intubating a patient's lungs? {Ans: Patient's medical history ABG evaluation Lung mechanics measurements Prognosis Advanced directive}What is hypoxemic respiratory failure a result of? {Ans: Severe ventilation/ perfusion mismatching}What are 3 things needed to achieve a successful outcome in respiratory failure? {Ans: Supplemental oxygen therapy, maintain patent airway, continuous monitoring of oxygenation and ventilatory staus with pulse ox and ABG}What are ethical contradictions to invasive ventilation? {Ans: 1. When it is contrary to the patient's advance directive. 2. If it medically pointless and futile 3. No chance the ventilation would extend the person's quality of life in a meaningful way.}What are other signs of hypercapnia? {Ans: Sweating, skin redness}What is a result of respiratory failure? {Ans: Coma and death}When should NIV(Non-Invasive Ventilation) be changed to Invasive Ventilation? {Ans: Respiratory Arrest Respiratory