ACCS Review Part 2 Respiratory, Questions and answers, Latest update. Verified.

ACCS Review Part 2 Respiratory, Questions and answers, Latest update. Verified. ARDS Classification , Berlin Criteria - -Mild ARDS : P/F ratio 300, Moderate ARDS: P/F ratio 200, Severe ARDS: P/F ratio 100 NSTEMI , Non-ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction - -character of chest pain, prior history of CAD. ECG indicates ST segment depression STEMI , ST segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction - -ECG indicates Elevation of ST segment Therapy to Reduce ICP - -Normal ICP = 5 -15 mmHg. causes of increased ICP: swelling in brain, intracranial hematoma. Therapy to reduce ICP: Keep head elevated 30degree. Mannitol- Osmotic agents to remove fluid from brain . Hyperventilation: PaCO2 = 25-30%. avoid hypotention. Minimize PEEP 10 or less Cardiogenic Shock - -caused by Fluid overload. pulmonary Edema. decreased cardiac output and PCWP is elevated. treat with vasopressors and inotropic agents digitalis, digoxin. Diuretics (Furosemide)