Oxgenation Flashcards
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 Definition of oxygenation and gas exchange
 The process of providing cells with oxygen through the respiratory system, which is accomplished by pulmonary ventilation, respiration, and perfusion
The scope of oxygenation and gas exchange
Optimal, oxygenation, impaired oxygenation, and no oxygenation
Hypercapnia
 Increase levels of CO2
Primary function of the respiratory system
 Gas exchange
Oxygenation of the blood

Removal of CO2
Respiratory tissue
Where gas exchange takes place
Anoxia
an absence of oxygen.
Cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
Diffusion
The passive movement of a solute across a permeable membrane.
Dyspena
Difficulty or labored breathing
Hemoptysis
the coughing up of blood.
Hypoxia
An absence of enough oxygen in the tissues to sustain bodily functions.
Hypoxemia
Hypoxemia is when oxygen levels in the blood are lower than normal.
Ischemia
an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
Perfusion
The flow of blood through arteries and capillaries, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells
Retractions
retractions occur when the muscles between the ribs pull inward
Are the lungs hollow?
No, full of spongy tissue in bronchials
What happens when gas is exchanged?
 02 moves from the lungs to the bloodstream CO2 passes from the blood to the lungs
 What is at the end of each bronchiole and what does it do?
Alveoli where the lungs in the blood exchange 02+ CO2
 How many times does this happen per minute? Respiratory rate.
12 to 20 is the normal rate
Inspiration
 Air is drawn in and chest cavity expands
Expiration
Air moves out and chest cavity become smaller
If a patient cannot ventilate on their own, what do you do?
Bag valve mask
What may cause a patient to stop breathing?
Medication overdose
 Spinal cord injury
 Anesthesia