list indications and hazards of heliox therapy – Flashcards
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heliox is indicated when the patient has...
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acute upper airway obstruction
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examples of acute upper airway obstruction
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foreign body, mass or tumor or severe asthma airway obstruction
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how is heliox delivered? 1. 2.
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non rebreather with humidifier. nebulizer
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supplemental oxygen may be given with heliox. what equipment and liter flow of pure O2 would be given?
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NC with 6L (of O2)
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contraindications/hazards of heliox: SpO2 of <92% on 6L n/c combine with 60% He / 40% O2 non rebreather. in this case you should respond by...
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discontinuing Heliox and returning to 100% FiO2 Hi Flow system
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contraindications/hazards of heliox. do not use inline with any..
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puritan bennett ventilator
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never use Heliox without...
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humidity or aerosol
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what is the hazard of heliox associated with mucous?
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mucous plugging
