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| whistling upon inspiration and expiration resulting from constriction or obstruction of the pharynx, trachea, or bronchi. |
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| (Crackles) crackling/popping sound upon inspiration caused by fluid in the smaller airway passages. |
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| (Rattles) Secondary to inflammation and mucous/fluid in the larger airway passages heard upon inspiration. Commonly ass. w/ bronchitis, pneumonia. |
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| intermittent spasm of the diaphragm, spastic closure of the glottis. |
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| Caused by irritation of the posterior pharynx. |
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| Cheyne-Stokes respirations |
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| A pattern of gradually increasing rate + depth that tapers to a slower rate + depth with a period of apnea before repeating. |
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| Deep, gasping respirations. An attempt to blow off excess CO2. |
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| irregular respirations varying in rate and depth interrupted w/ periods of apnea. Ass. w/ ICP, medulla damage, drug poisoning. |
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| Central neurogenic hyperventilation |
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| Deep, rapid breathing. Ass w/ ICP |
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| Equation used to calculate how much O2 a tank has left. |
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| MIN remaining = [(PSI) x.28]/(L/min) |
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| Divides the back into equal halves, runs along the spine |
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| Parts of the Pharynx; in order of superior to inferior |
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| Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Epiglottis, Laryngopharynx |
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| Trachea, bronchial tree, alveoli, lungs |
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| Parts of the upper airway + function |
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| Nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx. Filters, warms, + protects the parts of the lower resp tract. |
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| Nasal cannula delivers ___% O2? @ what rate should the tank be run? |
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| Simple face mask delivers ___% O2? @ what rate should the tank be run? |
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| Partial rebreather mask delivers ___% O2? @ what rate should the tank be run? |
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| Nonrebreather mask delivers ___% O2? @ what rate should the tank be run? |
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| up to 100% O2, @ 10-15 L/M |
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| What are the steps in troubleshooting a bag-mask that is not causing chest rise? |
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1- Reassess Pts head position
2- Check mask seal + bag compression
3- Check for airway obstruction |
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| Automated Transport Ventilator: vol cycled and rate controlled ventilator, for Pts who with decreased LOC or require positive pressure ventilations. |
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| What are the indications of ET intubation? |
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Indications:
- Pt cannot protect his/her airway
- cannot ventilate with less invasive methods
- airway obstruction or respiratory failure |
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| What formula is used to select ET tube size for Pts 1-10yrs of age? |
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age/4 +4= Uncuffed ET tube size
age/4 +3= Cuffed ET tube size |
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| What are the 7 Ps of RSI? (Rapid Sequence Intubation) |
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-Prep
-Preoxygenate
-Premedicate
-Paralysis
-Protect the airway
-Pass the tube, and prove placement
-Postintubation |
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| What are some causes of false Pulse Ox readings? |
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Dark/metallic nail polish
False nails
bright ambient light
Poor perfusion
Jaundice
Medications |
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| What are the indications for performing a cricothyrotomy? |
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- Intubation is difficult or impossible
- Complete airway obstruction
- laryngeal fracture
- Craniofacial abnormalities
- Congenital laryngeal abnormalities
- Excessive oropharyngeal hemorrhage
- Respiratory arrest
- C-spine fracture w/resp compromise
- Inability to access Pts mouth |
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| What are the contraindications for performing a cricothyrotomy? |
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- Primary laryngeal injury
- Infra laryngeal obstruction |
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| slow, shallow, irregular respirations resulting from anoxic brain injury |
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| Breathing increase, shallow breaths, increasing the vol of trapped air; result of obstruction of pulmonary tree |
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| where the second rib joins the sternum |
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| Total lack of O2 available to the tissues |
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| collapse of the alveoli, preventing respiratory exchange |
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| Bilevel positive airway pressure: positive pressure during inspiration and a lower pressure during exhalation |
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| Device that measures CO2 in a numerical wavelength |
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| Reading of CO2 w/out written record or waveform |
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| Point where trachea divides into the R+L bronchi |
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| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: progressive + irreversible condition, diminished inspiratory and expiratory capacity of the lungs. |
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| Air inspired that does not have gas exchange (trachea, bronchi, and locations w/out alveoli) |
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| uncomfortable awareness of own breathing |
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| Expiratory reserve volume |
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| amount of gas that can be forcefully expelled at the end of a breath. |
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| Functional reserve capacity |
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| the vol of air remaining in the lungs at the end of a normal breath |
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| the true vocal chords and the space between them |
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| A reflex that limits inspiration to prevent overinflation of the lungs |
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| point of entry for bronchial vessels, bronchi, and nerves for each lung |
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| excess of CO2 in the blood |
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| Inspiratory reserve volume |
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| amount of gas that can be forced into the lungs after a normal breath in. |
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| Dyspnea relieved by a change in PTs position |
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| greatest amount of airflow that can be achieved with one full forced breath |
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| Device used to asses the severity of respiratory distress |
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| after a maximal forced exhale, the amount of air remaining in the lungs and airways not able to be expelled |
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| Saturation of peripheral O2 |
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| The % of hemoglobin saturated with O2 (SPO2) |
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| Technique: compression of the cricoid cartilage against the cervical vertebre, causing occlusion of the esophagus, reducing the risk of aspiration. |
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| cells w/in each alveolus that keeps it from collapsing when there is little to no air inside |
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| The pocket between the base of the tongue and the epiglottis |
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