Where would CDI be without respiratory failure???
Hello,
I was just wondering about querying for Acute Respiratory Failure (hypoxic) in the setting of cardiac arrest? I have seen queries for it a couple times lately. I wondered thoughts... I guess if there is a respiratory situation going on before... but if the pt just has a cardiac arrest... wouldn't it be inherent?
I kind feel some gray fuzzy areas along these lines with expired cases... acute respiratory failure, encephalopathy... are they not somewhat inherent?
I appreciate others thoughts on how they approach these.
thank you,
Ann
I was just wondering about querying for Acute Respiratory Failure (hypoxic) in the setting of cardiac arrest? I have seen queries for it a couple times lately. I wondered thoughts... I guess if there is a respiratory situation going on before... but if the pt just has a cardiac arrest... wouldn't it be inherent?
I kind feel some gray fuzzy areas along these lines with expired cases... acute respiratory failure, encephalopathy... are they not somewhat inherent?
I appreciate others thoughts on how they approach these.
thank you,
Ann
Comments
Definition
Acute respiratory failure is defined as abnormal arterial oxygenation and/or carbon dioxide accumulation. Common causes include pneumonia, asthma, exacerbation, heart failure, pulmonary embolism, COPD exacerbation and cardiac arrest.
I would make sure there are clinical indicators to support a query.
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You always give so much great info but want to make sure I understand.
I am not trying to query for this I have just taken over a case where this has been asked and it didn't seem to make sense that cardiac arrest COULD NOT. Have respiratory failure. I was just trying to make sure I was thinking clearly.