Interventions Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is the optimal positioning for V/Q matching in patients with unilateral lung diseases?
A
Lie on unaffected side “good lung down”
2
Q
What is the optimal positioning for V/Q matching in patients with bilateral lung diseases?
A
Prone
3
Q
What is the optimal positioning for V/Q matching in patients with pneumonectomy?
A
Do not lie with affected lung up
4
Q
ARDS
A
Lie in prone “proning”
5
Q
What is pursed lip breathing?
A
Take a breath in through the nose and exhale through tightly pressed pursed lips.
6
Q
What condition will benefit from pursed lip breathing?
A
COPD
7
Q
What is sustained maximal inspiration always used for?
A
Post-op to prevent atelectasis or airway closure
8
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