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chapter 67: acute respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome Flashcards

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(ARF

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-not a disease –> symptom
-not enough O2 or not enough ventilation
-can be hypoxemic or hypercapnic in nature(or both)

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hypoxemic resp failure

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PaO2 < 60 mm Hg when receiving inspired O2 concentration of 60% or more

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hypercapnic resp failure

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-“ventilatory failure”
-PaCO2 over 50 mm HG with acidemia

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acute vs chronic resp failure

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acute
-hemodynamic instability, increased WOB, decreased LOC
-urgent intervention

chronic
-develops slowly andd the body has time to compensate for bad changes

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what causes hypoxemia in resp failure?

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-V/Q mismatch
-shunt
-diffusion limitation
-alveolar hypoventilation

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V/Q mismatch

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-a little bit always exists: higher at apex; lower at base
-caused by COPD, pneumonia, asthma, atelectasis, PE, and pain

Not only does pain cause less lung expansion, but it activates stress response, leading to a greater O2 consumption and CO2 production rate

O2 therapy is appropriate first step

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Shunt

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blood exits heart w/o having done gas exchange –> extreme V/Q mismatch

Anatomic shunt
-blood passes through channel in heart

Intrapulmonary shunt
-blood goes thru lungs w/o doing gas exchange
-usually bc fluid filled alveoli

Need mech ventilation with high FIO2

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Diffusion limitation

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  • issues with alveolar membrane or pulmonary capillaries
    -pulmonary fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, ARDS
    -also fluid OUTSIDE the alveoli –> pulmonary edema

Usually manifests as hypoxemia during exercise, but not rest

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Alveolar hypoventilation

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-usually from CNS condition, chest wall disfunc, acute asthma, or restrictive lung diseases
-increases PaCO2

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Results of hypoxemia

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hypoxia
-cells switch from aerobic to anaerobic respiration
-not efficient
-more energy needed
-byproduct is lactic acid which requires Na bicarbonate to expel
-w/o Na bicarb, metabolic acidosis and eventually cell death

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Hypercapnic resp failure

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-usually lungs are fine, but body is having issues regulation CO2

Causes:
-CNS issues
-neuromuscular conditions
-chest wall abnormalities
-probs w/ airway or alveoli

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CNS issues

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opioids, brain injury (infarction) w/ or w/o LOC, or high spinal cord injury messes with medulla

-body doesn’t stimulate breathing in response to hypercapnia

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Neuromuscular conditions

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Guillain-Barre syndrome
multiple sclerosis
toxins which interfere with muscle innervation
muscle weakness

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Chest wall abnormalities

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flail chest, kyphosis, obesity

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Probs with airway/alveoli

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COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma
-airflow obstruction and air trapping

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Consequences of hypercapnia

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honestly, the body can usually handle it
kidneys adapt and retain bicarbonate to manage pH levels

may have morning headache, decreased LOC, and slow RR

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system wide manifestations of low O2

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neuro
-restlessness, agitation, decreased LOC

GI
-tissue ischemia and increased intestinal wall permeability

kidney
-sodium/water retention and AKI

cardiopulmonary
-tachycardia, tachypnea, mild hypertension

cyanosis

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What’s priority in ARF?

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  1. Assess patient’s ability to breathe
  2. provide assistance if neededd
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Things to look for when assessing patient’s ability to breathe

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position: see if they need to be upright/tripod to breathe

RR: if changes from rapid to slower –> resp muscle fatigue

can they talk?

pursed lips

retraction and use of accessory muscles –> paradoxical breathing if severe

breath sounds

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Diagnostic studies for ARF

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-chest xray
-ABG analysis

you can do all the other ones too if you want/need

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Oxygen therapy

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-Set to lowest possible FIO2
-Keep patients PaO2 above 60 and SaO2 above 90%

Risks
-inflammation (and eventual fibrosis) from o2 radicals
-absorption atelectasis when O2 replaces N
-increased pulmonary capillary permeability
-Prob if body relies on low O2 signals to instigate breathing

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Mobilization of secretions

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Positioning
-at least 30 degrees –> v/q will be best at base
-side lying if aspiration risk
-If one lung is affected, lie on side with good lung down

Coughing
-Huff
-augmented coughing –> push from provider
-staged cough = 3-4 breaths then cough while leaning over pillow

CPT
-postural drainage, percussion, vibration
-don’t do if TBI, spinal injury, or hemoptysis

Suction

Humidification
-saline or mucolytic drugs –> watch for irritation though

Hydration
-to thin mucus

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Positive Pressure Ventilation

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  • mask
    -good for chronic resp failure w/ chest or neuromusc probs
    -bad if low LOC, high O2 needs, facial trauma, hemolytic instability, or excessive secretions

CPAP = constant pressure
BiPAP = changing pressure on inhale vs exhale –> best option

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Drug therapy goals for ARF

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Reduce airway inflammation and Bronchospasms
Relieve Pulmonary congestion
Treat infection
Reduce anxiety/pain/restlessness

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Drugs to reduce inflammation and bronchospasms -possible side effects
corticosteroids e.g. methylprednisone -IV, not inhaled --> inhalation takes 4-5 days Short acting bronchodilators (e.g. albuterol) -every 15 to 30 mins in acute bronchospasm -use hand-held nebulizer or MDI w/ spacer side effects: -tachyccardia and htn -if prolonged use, dysrhythmias and cardiac ischemia -MONITOR VITAL SIGNS AND ECG
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Drugs to relieve pulmonary congestion
diuretics (Lasix, morphine, nitroglycerin) CAUTION: HEART PROBS AND LOW BP
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drugs for anxiety, pain, and restlessness
Benzodiazepines and opioids
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what's weird ab old ppl's alveoli?
they're bigger with more air space and less surface area
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ARDS
Sudden and progressive form of ARF where alveolar-capillary membrane is damaged and permeable to intravascular fluid
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Things that cause ARDS
-Sepsis is most common -multiple organ dysfunction syndrome -direct or indirect lung injury
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What are the phases of ARDS?
1. Injury or exudative phase 2. reparative or proliferative phase 3. fibrotic or fibroproliferative phase
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Injury or exudative phase: inflammatory response
-happens 1-3 days after insult and lasts a week -peribronchial and perivascular interstitial spaced engorge leading to interstitial edema -fluid in lung parenchyma enters alveolar space --> V/Q mismatch, pulmonary shunt, no gas exchange the membrane damage is prob caused by neutrophils releasing stuff
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heart and breathing response to hypoxemia in ARDS
J reflex initially causes rapid shallow breaths --> alkalosis Cardiac output increases to try to increase pulmonary bloodflow When this fails, hypoventilation, decreased cardiac output, and decreased tissue oxygenation occur
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Injury/exudate phase: surfactant
can't make it well anymore atelectasis necrotic cells, prot, and fibrin make hyalin membrane along alveoli -->fibrosis
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refractory hypoxemia
patients condition doesn't improve, but continues to worsen despite receiving high levels of O2
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Reparative or proliferative phase
1-2 weeks after onset -still influx of inflammatory shit -pulmonary vascular resistance and HTN bc fibroblasts destroy pulmonary vasculature -fibrosis worsens -airway resistance due to secretions
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Fibrotic/fibroproliferative phase
2-3 weeks after onset -complete remodeling of lung with collagen and fibrous tissues -scarring -not enough surface area for gas exchange -hypoxemia and pulmonary htn **some ppl recover before entering this stage
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Manifestations and diagnostic studies for ARDS
chest xray shows infiltrates tachypnea, tachycardia, accessory muscles, cyanosis, mental changes lung crackles messed up ABGs P/F ratio (should be at least 400) dips *start out alkalotic, but become acidotic as you tire from WOB
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Cause of death in most ARDS patients
MODS + sepsis
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COmpications of ARDS
Abnormal lung func Ventilator assoc pneumonia Barotrauma Stress ulcers Venous thromboembolism AKI Psych issues
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ARDS abnormal lung func
-most ppl recover in 6 mo, but some don't -abnormal lung func can persist for years -severity of scarring is a factor, as is time spent on ventilator
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Ventilator assoc pneumonia
-impaired immunity -aspiration of GI stuff -prolonged time on ventilator *helps to raise HOB to 30-45
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Barotrauma
bursting alveoli from aggressive ventilation can cause: -pulmonary interstitial emphysema -pneumopericardium -tension pneumothorax
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Stress ulcers
-blood is shunted from GI to resp system to try to oxygenate *give anti ulcer drugs, mucosal protecting drugs, and early enteral nutrition
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VTE
Its a risk compression socks and anticoagulating drugs also early ambulation
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AKI
-happens bc of decreased perfusion or sepsis CRRT is used due to hemodynamic instability -bad prognosis if this happens though
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psych issues
might have ptsd for years afterward
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Steps for caring for ARDS patient
1. oxygen administration 2. mechanical ventilation 3. low tidal volume ventilation 4 permissive hypercapnia 5. PEEP 6. prone positioning 7. extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
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Oxygen administration ARDS
Good first step, but often not enough (even w/ BiPAP and high O2 pressure) Even with mech ventilation, patients may need an FIO2 of 70-80% higher to keep PaO2 at least 60 mm Hg
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Mechanical ventilation ARDS
-usually a pressure control system to prevent alveoli rupturing
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Low tidal volume ventilation
4-8 ml/kg prevents volutrauma
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Permissive hypercapnia
-PaCO2 rises bc of low tidal volume administration -its ok as long as PaCO2 stays below 60 mm Hg watch ABGs closely administer analgesics and sedation Don't use this method if TBI or increased ICP
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PEEP (positive end expiratory pressure)
-increases functional residual capacity and helps open up collapsed alveoli -apply in 3-5 cm H2O increments --> prob need more for ARDS ppl Caution: may compromise venous return --> decrease preload, CO, and BP ***also beware of barotrauma
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Prone position ARDS
-supine makes heart crush lungs and predisposes ppl to atelectasis -prone allows posterior alveoli to open up --> should be side lying -need ICU intensivist, RT, and 3-4 nurses when placing in prone Caution: more secretions to suction and possible hemodynamic instability
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
basically like dialysis but for oxygenation -use catheter in internal jugular, femoral artery, or femoral vein ECCO2R is the same, but requires less bloodflow
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CLRT and kinetic therapy
tilt patient left to riht to stimulate postural drainage -may include vibrations to mobilize secretions too
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Analgesia and sedation
alleviate discomfort and ensure patients don't breath out of sync with machine -if continued asynchronous, may need neuromuscular blocking agent NMBA

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