Rate Dyssynchrony (Including Breath Stacking). How to recognize it. This is classic dyssynchrony where the patient is attempting to breathe against the …
Breathing Patterns Summary Table. The following is in summary-form. Click on any breathing pattern for more detailed characteristics and causes …
Description. A technique using a low (6 – 10 L/min) flow of fresh gas that is delivered via a small bore catheter to the distal end of the ET tube. The flow of gas can …
1) These are general guidelines only. Considerable variation exists among the literature concerning exact sizes and lengths. Current CPR standards are …
Definition. Inability of the left ventricle to maintain adequate cardiac output resulting in inadequate systemic perfusion and failure to meet metabolic demands of …
Arterial-(mixed) Venous O2 Content Difference (Ca-vO2)
General Guidelines (Regardless of method). Provide explanation and encouragement to the patient. Preferably done during the day to allow the patient to rest at …
Indication. Upper airway obstruction that is unresponsive to standard airway management techniques. Technique. Call for ENT and/or anesthesiology backup.
See Hemodynamic Parameters for Normal Ranges. See Table of Disease Entities Causing PRESSURE changes and WAVEFORM changes for some …
There are numerous procedures and protocols listed in current literature, of which many variations exist. For ARDS, see ARDS Network Algorithm (coming soon) …