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management of resp. failure: 4 steps?

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rapid pt evaluation. resuscitation, initiation of life support. identify underlying cause. intervene with specific therapy.

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tissue hypoxia is ___? management?

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lethal: administer enough O2 by whatever means necessary to correct the hypoxemia

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routes of O2 administration

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nasal prongs/cannulae. venturi mask. simple or resevoir mask. bag + mask. CPAP. BiPAP. endotracheal tube/tracheostomy + positive pressure mechanical ventilation

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oxygen induced hypercapnia

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give enough O2 to keep SpO2 at least 90% (PaO2 55 mmHg) –> then treat worsening hypercapnia/hypoventilation if/when it develops