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What are the causes of high airway pressure? |
ARDS Pneumonia Pulmonary oedema Pneumothorax Bronchospasm Mucous plug Foreign body in airway Herniation on of ETT cuff Kink in ETT Secretions in ETT HME filter blocked with secretions Kink in breathing circuit Secretions or foreign body in circuit APL valve closed in spontaneously breathing patient |
Work from Alveoli to machine |
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What are the complications of high airway pressures? |
Volutrauma/ Barotrauma Pneumothorax Pneumomediastinum Haemodynamic changes( reduced venous return = Hypotension= Cardiac arrest ) Inadequate ventilation |
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How would you treat bronchospasm for an intubated pt? |
•100% Oxygen, Call for help, ABC • Stop Stimulation •Deepen Anaesthesia with volatile agents •Magnesium Sulphate 30mg/kg slow infusion •Ketamine bolus2mg/kg •Hydrocortisone 200mg ivi •Adrenaline 10mcg ivi blouses •In-line Nebulization(Salbutamol 6-8 puffs via ETT adaptor ) or ipratropium 0.5mg nebulized •Aminophylline 250mg/min( do not give of patient uses it) |
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