pt having dificulty weaning from vent-what is cause of inability to wean
HgB of 8
pH 7.31 PaCO2 48 HCO3 22 PaO2 115 O2 sat 99%
uncompensated resp acidosis and hyperoxygenated
pt w asthma exacerbation nursing intervention before discharge
give instructions about proper use of meds
which is NOT a strategy for px VAP
routine antibiotics for all ICU pt who are intubated
pt BP drops from 120/76 to 90/60 as soon as PEEP is initiated for hypoxemia
decrease CO
early signs of the effects of hypoxemia
restlessness
highest priority if pt a ARDS is in prone position
management and protection of airway
PEEP produces the following condition
pressure left in the lungs at the end of expiration that is measured in cm of H2O
method and concentrations of O2 admin for pt w cardiopulmonary arrest
bag valve mask at FiO2 of 100%
definitive dx of PE
pulmonary angiogram
endotracheal suctioning
performed as directed by pt assessment
O2 sat represents
O2 chemically bound to HgB
Pt w ARDS hypoxemia despite being MV Md orders non traditional bent mode as part of tx despite sedation and analgesia pt is uncomfortable and resletss. which tx may be indicated
neuromuscular blockade
pt ABGs indicate hypoxemia-no ETT & RR 16 bpm. 1st intervention to relieve hypoxemia is to
provide supplemental O2
What is WOB
the amount of effort required t maintain a given level of vent