18 ARDS

Question 1

ards

Answer 1

severe lung disease
-inflammation of lung parenchyma
-incr pulmo capillary permeability>
impaired gas exchange
-pulmo edema
-fall in O2
-hypercapnia> acidosis
-labored breathing
-incr HR

Question 2

enteral nutrition for ards

Answer 2

-intestinal feedings preferred> less aspiratn

Question 3

high fat low carb formulas

Answer 3

• false belief that less carb reduces CO2 production
• only lowers co2 in clients who are overfed
• high fat is NOT recommended

Question 4

formula for fluid restriction

Answer 4

calorie dense EN (1.5-2 cal/mL)

–more nutrition less vol

Question 5

omega 3 + antioxidant vitamins

Answer 5

unclear if it improves O2, long term survival, other benefits

Question 6

cal intake

Answer 6

25-30 cal/kg1.5-2 g/kg