Impending Ventilatory Failure Values Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Tidal volume (Vt)
A
< 3-5 mL/kg of IBW
calculate a range…
2
Q
Frequency and pattern of RR
A
> 30 bpm of labored breaths or irregular respiratory pattern
3
Q
Minute ventilation (or volume) (MV)
A
> 10 L/ min
4
Q
Vital capacity (VC)
A
< 15 mL/ kg
5
Q
Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)
A
< -20 cmH2O
6
Q
PaCO2 trend
A
increasing to over 50 mmHg (pH < 7.3)
7
Q
PaO2
A
40 mmHg
8
Q
Vital signs
A
Increased heart rate and blood pressure and WOB
