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What causes acute hemolytic ABO incompatibilities
reactions?
What are the S&S of acute hemolytic - Low back pain/flank pain
reactions? - Hypotension
- Hemoglobinuria (brown/red urine)
How are acute hemolytic reactions - Stop blood infusion
managed? - Prime new NS tubing
What causes febrile, nonhemolytic WBC interactions
reactions?
What are S&S of febrile, - Chills
nonhemolytic reactions? - Fever
What causes transfusion-associated Excess fluid from the transfusion
circulatory overload (TACO)?
What are S&S of TACO? - HTN
- Crackles
- JVD
, What is the primary function of high- - Reducing CO2 retention
flow O2 delivery (optiflow)? - Humidifying the mucosa
When are oropharyngeal airways In unconscious patients to prevent obstruction.
(OPA's) indicated?
How are OPA's measured? From the corner of the mouth to the tip of the
earlobe (curve down).
How is an OPA inserted? Open the mouth, insert the OPA with the tip toward
the roof of the mouth, and flip the device 180 once
hitting the soft palate.
Define tracheotomy An incision into the trachea to establish an airway.
Define tracheostomy The stoma or opening
Define flange Prevents tube migration
Define outer cannula - Maintains stoma patency
- Removed in trach changes or decannulation
Define inner cannula - Can be reusable or disposable
- Used during insertion, then removed
When is a cuffed trach indicated? When the patient is at r/f aspiration or on a
mechanical ventilator.
When is a non-cuffed trach - When the patient can protect their own airway
indicated? - Patient can speak and eat
What liquid is used for humidified - Sterile water
tracheostomy O2 and why? - Prevents dryness
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What causes acute hemolytic ABO incompatibilities
reactions?
What are the S&S of acute hemolytic - Low back pain/flank pain
reactions? - Hypotension
- Hemoglobinuria (brown/red urine)
How are acute hemolytic reactions - Stop blood infusion
managed? - Prime new NS tubing
What causes febrile, nonhemolytic WBC interactions
reactions?
What are S&S of febrile, - Chills
nonhemolytic reactions? - Fever
What causes transfusion-associated Excess fluid from the transfusion
circulatory overload (TACO)?
What are S&S of TACO? - HTN
- Crackles
- JVD
, What is the primary function of high- - Reducing CO2 retention
flow O2 delivery (optiflow)? - Humidifying the mucosa
When are oropharyngeal airways In unconscious patients to prevent obstruction.
(OPA's) indicated?
How are OPA's measured? From the corner of the mouth to the tip of the
earlobe (curve down).
How is an OPA inserted? Open the mouth, insert the OPA with the tip toward
the roof of the mouth, and flip the device 180 once
hitting the soft palate.
Define tracheotomy An incision into the trachea to establish an airway.
Define tracheostomy The stoma or opening
Define flange Prevents tube migration
Define outer cannula - Maintains stoma patency
- Removed in trach changes or decannulation
Define inner cannula - Can be reusable or disposable
- Used during insertion, then removed
When is a cuffed trach indicated? When the patient is at r/f aspiration or on a
mechanical ventilator.
When is a non-cuffed trach - When the patient can protect their own airway
indicated? - Patient can speak and eat
What liquid is used for humidified - Sterile water
tracheostomy O2 and why? - Prevents dryness
