PEEP Flashcards
(9 cards)
What is a key consideration when ventilating a patient with severe obstructive disease?
Complete exhalation must be allowed before the next breath is delivered.
What can happen if complete exhalation is not allowed during ventilation?
Pressure in the thorax will continue to rise.
What is the phenomenon called when pressure builds up in the thorax due to difficulty exhaling?
Auto-PEEP
What are potential consequences of auto-PEEP?
Can cause a pneumothorax or cardiac arrest.
What occurs if the pressure in the chest exceeds the pressure for venous return to the heart?
Venous return will be limited and cardiac arrest may occur.
What is the recommended ventilation rate for patients at risk of auto-PEEP?
4 to 6 breaths/min
What is the standard ventilation rate for adults in cardiac arrest without COPD?
10 breaths/min
True or False: Ventilating a patient with severe obstructive disease should be done at a higher rate than normal to ensure adequate ventilation.
False
What does PEEP stand for?
Positive end expiratory pressue
