08/12/14 LBS 1
ACUTE RESPIRATORY
DISTRESS SYNDROME
(ARDS)_
Presented and Modified by:
Christopher W. Blackwell, ARNP, MSN, PhD(c)
Based on:
Materials Prepared by:
Lucy Baccus Stella, RN, MN
and
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing (3
rd
Edition) Sole, Lamborn, Hartshorn (2001)
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Definition
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Noncardiac pulmonary edema
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A form of respiratory failure
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Complication of hospitalized patients
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Serious med-surg problem
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May not be lung related
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Mortality remains 50-60%
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Pathophysiology
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Frequently associated
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Low perfusion
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Single organ
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Multi-organ (MODS)
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Total body system (shock)
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Etiology: Severe CNS Disorder, Trauma, CVA,
Inc. CSF.
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Hallmark of ARDS
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Hypoxia
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Pathophysiology
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Other characteristics
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Severe dyspnea
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Diffuse bilateral
infiltrates
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Pathophysiology
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Injury to lungs (Scoring)
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Abnormal gas exchange
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Intrapulmonary shunting
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Reduced lung compliance
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Decreased surfactant activity
1. Amt. of Infiltrates on CXR.
2. Degree of Hypoxemia.
3. Amount of PEEP.
4. Static Lung Compliance.
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Pathophysiology
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Physiologic alterations
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Injury to pulmonary endothelium and alveolar
epithelium causes increase in lung
permeability.
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Fluid leaks into interstitial spaces causing
pulmonary edema.
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INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE
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Pathophysiology
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Physiologic alterations
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Injury to Type II pneumocytes, causes increase
in surface tension and atelectasis
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Alveolar-capillary membrane damage,
inflammation occurs, substances gather at site
of injury decreasing gas exchange
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Pathophysiology
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American-European Consensus
Conference (1994) Defines ARDS as:
1. PaO
2
/FiO
2
<200;
2. Bilat. Infiltrates;
3. PCWP <18mm Hg (or more easily
understood, no clinical evidence of L
Atrial HTN).
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Pathophysiology
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Results of physiologic alterations
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Ventilation-perfusion anomalies
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Decreased lung compliance
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Increase work of breathing
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Etiology
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No single exogenous or endogenous
precipitating factor Multiple causes.
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Exact causative mechanism is unknown
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Direct and Indirect Causes
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Etiology
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Many conditions associated
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Most common
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Non pulmonary
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Gram (-) sepsis
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Trauma
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Pulmonary related
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Aspiration
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AIDS/PCP
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Near drowning
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Pulmonary embolism
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Etiology
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Other conditions
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Amniotic fluid embolism
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Bowel infarction
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Drug abuse
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Multiple fractures
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Heat stroke
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Peritonitis
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Multiple blood transfusions
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Clinical manifestations
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Acute respiratory failure
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Change in Personality, disorientation, dec.
LOC.
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Initial Dyspnea w/ Hyperventilation
(Tachypnea)
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Grunting respirations
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Cyanosis
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Pallor
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Retractions
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Clinical manifestations
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Dry cough
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Diaphoresis
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Crackles, Rhonchi, and Bronchial Sounds.
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Vitals Signs
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Fever
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Hypotension
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Tachycardia (dysrhythmias)
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Altered sensorium
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PaCO2 dec. Resp. Alkalosis (initial);
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Lactic Acid Met. Acidosis (later)
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Diagnostic studies
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Radiologic
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CXR
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Diffuse, bilateral
infiltrates
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Laboratory
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ABGs
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Hypoxemia
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Respiratory alkalosis
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Phases of ARDS
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Phase I
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Client exhibits dyspnea and tachypnea
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Support client with oxygenation
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Phase 2
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Increasing pulmonary edema
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Mechanical ventilation support
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Phases of ARDS
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Phase 3
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Progressive refractory hypoxemia
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Maintain oxygenation
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Prevent complications
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Phase 4
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Pulmonary fibrosis pneumonia
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Chronic problem
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Maybe ventilator dependent
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Management
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Vent. Settings should be Lung-Protective.
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Unconventional Modes (High Frequency
Ventilation, Pressure-Controlled
Ventilation, and Inverse-Ratio Ventilation)
have failed to demonstrate efficacy and are
not standard acceptable Tx.
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Nursing diagnosis
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Anxiety
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Impaired gas exchange
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Altered nutrition
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Depression
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Decreased cardiac output
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Knowledge deficit
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Interventions
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Assess
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Sputum production
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Oxygenation
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Heart sounds
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Lung sounds
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Urinary output
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Cardiac rhythm
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Interventions
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Monitor
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ABGs
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Pulse oximetry
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Ventilator settings
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Fluid maintenance
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Teach
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Ventilator
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Lines
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Medical management
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Ventilator
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IMV
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PEEP
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Fluid control
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Swan Ganz line
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Medical management
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Medications
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Diuretics
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Anti anxiety
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Neuromuscular blocking agents
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Analgesics
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Antibiotics
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Dopamine
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Corticosteroids
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Nursing Management
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Possible Prone Positioning (Vollman,
1997).
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F/E Balancing: Monitor R Arterial Pressure
(RAP) and Pulmonary Artery Diastolic
(PAD) Pressure.
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Nutrition: ARDS increases nutritional
requirements by 1.5 to 2 times.
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Nursing Management
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Psychosocial Support
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Complications of ARDS:
1. Heart failure
2. Acidosis
3. Hyper- hypo- kalemia
4. De- over- hydration
5. Pulmonary embolism