what position is advocated to improve oxygenation?
Good lung down
what is Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
Noninvasive airway clearance techniques to assist move secretions & improve gas
exchange
what are some Bronchial Hygiene Therapies
Turn cough deep breath
Incentive spirometer
Positive Expiratory Pressure therapy (PEP)
Chest percussion and vibration
positions to facilitate chest physiotherapy
posterior drainage
good lung down
Prone position
HOB at 30 degrees-particular on the vent
rotational therapy best
what are key signs of decreased oxygenation?
Decreased LOC
Dusky Color
Capillary refill greater then 3sec
, abnormal lung sounds
use of accessory muscles
Low H&H
What drug is used for sedation to insert an artificial airway?
Propofol
What are low-flow oxygen delivery systems?
Nasal cannula 1-6L
Simple face mask 5-10L
Venturi mask 4-15L
Non-rebreather mask 10L
Tracheostomy collar and T-piece 10L
what is the most precise oxygen delivery system without intubation?
Venturi Mask
V-think Very accurate
If a patient has an artificial airway in that has a cuff what should you be alert to watch
for?
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