indications;

documented hypoxemia

suspected hypoxemia

acute MI

severe trauma

hazards 

depression of ventilation PaO2 > 60

ROP PaO2 > 80

Nitro washout > 50%

O2 toxicity >50%

indications

adequacy of arterial sats

assess response to tx

hazards

pressure sores

electrical shock

indications

deliver medications

mobilize secretions

decrease WOB

hazards

bronchospasms, infection

tachycardia

hyperventilation

indications

conditions predisposing to atelectasis

(abd/thoracic sx, post-op)

atelectasis

restrictive lung disease

hazards

hyperventilation, fatigue

hypoxemia

bronchospasm

indications

lung expansion

short-term NIV (non-invasive ventilation)

deliver meds

hazards

barotraumas

gastric distension

decreased VR (venous return)

indications

prevent or treat atelectasis

decrease air trapping

mobilize secretions

optimize med delivery

hazards

increased intra-cranial pressure 

barotrauma

hemo problems

gastric distension

indications

mobilize secretions >25ml/day

remove soft foreign objects

atelectasis from mucus plugging

improve V/Q (ventilation and perfussion)

by turning

CPT hazards

hazards

hypoxemia

Increased intra-cranial pressures

vomitting/aspiration

pain/injury to ribs

indications

avoid intubation

relieve symptoms

improve gas x-change

improve QOL (quality of life)

hazards

barotraumas

facial soreness

decreased VR (                                   )

hypo/hyperventilation