Definition. Abnormal, permanent dilatation and distortion of one or more conducting airways due to destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the …
Generic (Brand). bitolerol. Tomalate. Dosage. Aerosol: 1-2 mg in 2-4 mL total vol of NS, TID-QID (max 8mg/day) 1mg/0.5mL, 0.2%. MDI: 0.37 mg/puff 12 + yrs: 2 …
Normal = 10 – 25 mm Hg (room air) = 30 – 50mm Hg (100% O2). Increases with age and FIO2. PaO2 is calculated at FIO2 0.5 breathed x 20 min to get PaO2 …
As the patient attempts to trigger the ventilator, the expiratory flow curve turns slightly positive then negative due to a futile effort. The difference between this …
Potential Complications to watch for. Accidental extubation. Apnea Atelectasis Aspiration Broncho/laryngospasm: wheezing/stridor. Cardiac arrhythmias
Equation Airway Occlusion Pressure (PO.1). Comments. Change in airway pressure at 0.1 sec, after beginning inspiration against an occluded airway. Used to …
Close monitoring of operating and output temperatures, adequate water supply/proper level, and condensation buildup is required. Prevent inadvertent tracheal …
Definition. Deliberate limitation of ventilatory support to minimize lung damage (VILI or VALI). Limiting high VT and/or high Pplat to avoid lung over-distension …
Definition – A measure of end-tidal CO2 as an estimate of PaCO2. PetCO2 ≈ PACO2 ≈ PaCO2. Indications – Similar to PtcCO2 (see Carbon Dioxide Monitoring)
When Compensation is not Appropriate * A. Apparent Over-Compensation (more than expected). The body doesn’t overcompensate. An apparent …