Acute Respiratory Failure - Nursing Management PDF
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This document appears to be a presentation on respiratory topics, including acute respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, and associated nursing interventions. It provides information on definitions, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies for various respiratory conditions. Keywords include respiratory failure, pulmonary embolism, nursing, and oxygenation.
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ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE 1 Respiratory Failure Defined Sudden deterioration in gas exchange Results in – CO2 retention – Inadequate oxygenation Hypoxemia_________________________ Hypoxia____________________________ Diagn...
ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE 1 Respiratory Failure Defined Sudden deterioration in gas exchange Results in – CO2 retention – Inadequate oxygenation Hypoxemia_________________________ Hypoxia____________________________ Diagnosis Use of overall clinical picture: Labs & S/S Arterial Blood Gases – PaO2 < 60 Normal PaO2 = ______________ – PaCO2 > 50 Normal PaCO2 = _____________ – pH Q = ratio >1 V
