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Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
use of reservoir bag ... retention of exhaled gases ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... • Uses either ... #FiO2 #Pulmonary
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Mask Oxygen Delivery ... uses a small valve ... #Oxygen #Delivery ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
Oxygen Delivery ... FiO2) • Face mask ... iMedEducation #Oxygen #Delivery ... Comparison #table #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Hypoxemia and Dyspnea - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Stabilize: Nasal canula 
3)
Management 1) Ask ... ) Examination: Pulmonary ... the underlying cause ... Dyspnea #Management #criticalcare ... #pulmonary #Hypoxia
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
vasculitis) Decr delivery ... pleural effusion on CXR ... inflammation tends to cause ... interstitial lung disease/pulmonary ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Next Steps: BS, CXR ... - Next Steps: Bag ... , BS, CXR, CTPE ... Treat underlying cause ... diagnosis #management #pulmonary
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
dysregulated oxygen delivery ... > 40 mmHg from bl ... inadequate O2 delivery ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
) Inspiratory Pause ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... Diagnosis #Balloon #Pathophysiology ... #Pulmonary
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
leading to increased pulmonary ... consistent with pulmonary ... detected on CT or CXR ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
dysregulated oxygen delivery ... > 40 mmHg from bl ... inadequate O2 delivery ... management #Overview #criticalcare ... #differential #causes