Respiratory Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Respiratory status assessment involves
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Appearance and skin Speech Sounds Rate and rhythm Effort SpO2 Pulse State of consciousness
2
Q
5 types of Hypoxaemia
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Hypoxic - low enviro concentration and upper/lower airway obstruction
Ischaemic - circulatory insufficiency And vessel occlusion
Anaemic - CO poinsoning, blood disorders, haemorrhage
Histoxic- cyanide/ethanol poising
Metabolic - increased metabolism relative to supply
