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Indications for intubation

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Airway swelling, surgery, to clear secretions, neurologic compromise, seizures, respiratory failure (ARDS), 50/50 rule.

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What is the 50/50 rule?

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50-CO2 is above, 50-O2 is below.

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What supplies are needed for intubation?

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ETT tube, stylet, lubricant, blade and handle (laryngoscope), 10cc syringe, blunt needles, flanges, bougie, CO2 detectors.

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What is an ETT tube?

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Endotracheal tube, standard size 7-8, with a bulb that inflates, and 24 at teeth.

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What types of laryngoscope blades are there?

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Miller (straight) and Mac (curved).

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What is the purpose of CO2 detectors?

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Clips to ambu bag and indicates color changes.

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What should be done before intubation management?

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Sedate the patient, suction at bedside, have ambu bag ready, auscultate, ensure equal rise and fall.

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What are the steps for intubation?

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Measure tube, stat chest x-ray for length, ABC within 30 minutes, tape tube in place.

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What medications are used in intubation?

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Pantoprazole (peptic ulcers), Propofol (sedative), Midazolam (sedative), Dexmedetomidine (sedation for vent), Vecuronium (paralytic), Succinylcholine (paralytic).

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What are the side effects of Propofol?

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Hypotension, bradycardia, when wean off.

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What are the side effects of Midazolam?

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Hypotension, bradycardia, titrate when wean off.

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What is the purpose of Dexmedetomidine?

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Sedation for ventilation without affecting respiration, easier to wean.

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Why do we need potassium labs?

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To monitor for hyperkalemia, especially with succinylcholine.

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What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

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ARDS is a condition characterized by lung injury leading to flooding and collapse of the alveoli.

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What are the diagnostic criteria for ARDS?

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Diagnosis is based on lung injury, chest x-ray findings, and clinical symptoms such as bilateral infiltrates and hypoxia.

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What does ARDS look like clinically?

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Patients may present with dyspnea, pallor, crackles, rapid shallow breathing, substernal retractions, tachycardia, and cyanosis.

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What are the key interventions for ARDS?

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Interventions include prevention of hypoxia, intubation, mechanical ventilation, and prone positioning.

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What are the characteristics of ARDS?

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Characteristics include low tidal volume, high PEEP, impaired gas exchange, and bilateral infiltrates on x-ray.

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What does it mean if BNP is slightly elevated in ARDS?

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A slightly elevated BNP may indicate heart failure or non-lung related issues.

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What is the normal pH range?

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7.35-7.45

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What is the normal range for CO2?

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35-45 mmHg

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What indicates alkalosis in blood gas interpretation?

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pH > 7.45 or CO2 < 35 mmHg

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What indicates acidosis in blood gas interpretation?

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pH < 7.35 or CO2 > 45 mmHg

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What does a pH of 7.1 indicate?

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Acidosis

CO2: 56 (acidosis), HCO3: 23 (normal) - Uncompensated respiratory acidosis

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What does a pH of 7.22 indicate?
Acidosis ## Footnote CO2: 30 (alkalosis), HCO3: 20 (acidosis) - Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
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What does a pH of 7.54 indicate?
Alkalosis ## Footnote CO2: 40 (normal), HCO3: 29 (alkalosis) - Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
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What does a pH of 7.43 indicate?
Normal ## Footnote CO2: 31 (alkalosis), HCO3: 20 (acidosis) - Fully compensated metabolic acidosis
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What does PH measure?
The measure of free hydrogen ions in the body.
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What does CO reflect?
How well the lungs are ventilating. ## Footnote T CO2 = V PH
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How is HCO3 related to hydrogen ion production?
Inversely related. ## Footnote 1 HCO3 = 1 PH
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What is the role of the lungs in acid-base balance?
They are the 2nd line of defense, responding by altering the rate/depth of respirations.
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What happens during acidosis in terms of respiration?
The rate/depth of breathing increases to 'blow off' CO2.
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What happens during alkalosis in terms of respiration?
The rate/depth of breathing decreases to 'retain' CO2.
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What is the role of the kidneys in acid-base balance?
They are the 3rd line of defense, altering excretion and absorption of bicarbonate and hydrogen.
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What do the kidneys do during acidosis?
Excrete H+ and retain HCO3- to help balance pH.
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What do the kidneys do during alkalosis?
Retain H+ and excrete HCO3-.
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What are the signs/symptoms of respiratory acidosis?
Hypoventilation, hypercapnia, hypertension, tachycardia, confusion, disorientation.
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What are the severe effects of hypercapnia?
Vasodilation, increased intracranial pressure, and potential for fibrillation.
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What causes metabolic acidosis?
Acid accumulation in serum or loss of bicarbonate.
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What are the signs/symptoms of metabolic acidosis?
Headache, confusion, drowsiness, nausea/vomiting, vasodilation, and arrhythmias.
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What are the signs/symptoms of respiratory alkalosis?
Hyperventilation and loss of CO2. ## Footnote Signs include lightheadedness, inability to concentrate, numbness/tingling, tachycardia, and arrhythmias.
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What causes metabolic alkalosis?
Stomach acid loss or electrolyte imbalance.
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What are the signs/symptoms of metabolic alkalosis?
Hypocalcemia (numbness, dizziness, tetany) and hypokalemia (U-wave on ECG).
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What are the modes for mechanical ventilation?
There are 2 modes for mechanical ventilation.
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What is Tidal Volume in mechanical ventilation?
Tidal volume is the volume of air delivered with each breath.
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What does Fio2 stand for?
Fio2 stands for the fraction of oxygen delivered, ranging from 20-100%.
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What is PEEP?
PEEP stands for Positive End Expiratory Pressure.
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What is the purpose of spontaneous breathing trials?
Spontaneous breathing trials allow the patient to initiate breaths while the vent supports.
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What is the role of pressure support in mechanical ventilation?
Pressure support delivers support at a preset pressure while allowing the patient to initiate breaths.
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What is SIMV?
SIMV stands for Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation, where the vent delivers support at a set rate and tidal volume.
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What is the purpose of oral care in mechanically ventilated patients?
Oral care is important for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
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What is the recommended head of bed (HOB) position for critically ill patients?
The recommended HOB position is -30 degrees.
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What is the significance of using a humidifier in mechanical ventilation?
A humidifier is used to moisten the air delivered to the patient.
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What is the purpose of repositioning the ET tube?
Repositioning the ET tube is necessary to prevent pressure sores on the mouth .
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What is fluid retention related to?
Cardiac output
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What is Barotramva?
Excessive pressure popped lung ## Footnote Tension premo
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What does tracheal deviation refer to?
Chest tube
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What is volutrauma?
Tidal volume too high ## Footnote Damage to one lung, using placement
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What does self extubate indicate?
Med emerg ## Footnote Ambo bag, call for help!
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What are the steps to wean to extubate?
OG tube, trend ABG's ## Footnote HOB 30, wean sedations, oval cave, DUT prophylaxis
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What should be monitored until commands are followed?
CPAP mode, protonix - vicer, sedation vacation, extubate
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What are the steps for deep suctioning?
Cut ties, tube holder off, air out of bulb ## Footnote Pull quickly, suction again, monitor!
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Indications for tracheostomy
Move stable airway, sturdy - harder to pull out, easier to sedate, less sedation, less stress on vocal cords, easier to wean off, 10-14 days of vent = trach them.
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Pre-operative considerations for tracheostomy
Done at bedside, hold anticoagulation (like heparin), NPO night before, sedate → paralytic!
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Maintenance after tracheostomy
Vessel changes, will see bleeding mucosa, document, bright red days later, wean off to lowest setting, move to trach collar, then keep downsizing.
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What to expect after weaning off tracheostomy
Will have button from trach once off.
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What are the characteristics of Sinus Bradycardia?
P-Wave: yes QRS: present Rhythm: regular HR: 140
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What are the characteristics of Sinus Tachycardia?
P-Wave: yes QRS: present Rhythm: regular HR: 7100
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What are the characteristics of Ventricular Fibrillation?
P-Wave: NO QRS: absent Rhythm: none HR: none
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What are the characteristics of Atrial Fibrillation?
P-Wave: NO QRS: present Rhythm: Irregular HR: controlled: 4100, uncontrolled: 7100
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What are the characteristics of Ventricular Tachycardia?
P-Wave: NO QRS: present Rhythm: regular HR: 7100 (100-170)
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What are the characteristics of Asystole?
P-Wave: NO QRS: absent Rhythm: none HR: None

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