There are numerous procedures and protocols listed in current literature, of which many variations exist. For ARDS, see ARDS Network Algorithm (coming soon) …
Parameter. Clinical Notes. Cautions. PEEP. 4 – 7 cm. H2O. PEEP is used to prevent alveolar collapse and establish FRC, but is not usually used to recruit …
Indications. Hypoxemia PaO2 < 60 or SpO2 < 90% on room air with or without cyanosis. Respiratory distress with hypoxemia (do not administer for dyspnea if no ...
NORMAL, Paw , mPAW, or MAP*. DEFINITION, The mean (average) proximal airway pressure during the entire respiratory cycle. MECHANICS, Paw is a …
NORMAL. 3-5 cmH20 is minimum to maintain FRC. > 5 cmH20 is considered therapeutic. DEFINITION. Positive pressure applied during exhalation
Expiration = reverse of inspiration. Summary Hemodynamic parameters are minimally affected by normal spontaneous breathing. Measurements should be …
Age. Respiratory Rate. Heart Rate. Blood Pressure. Adult. 12-20. 60-100. 110-120/70-80. 5-12 yrs. 16-20. 70-110. 100/60. 1-4 yrs. 20-30. 80-120. 95/50. 1st year.
Causes. Signs & Symptoms. Patient. Machine. Patient. ↑ VE demand, ↓ VE delivered, ↑ PaCO2, ↓ pH, ↑ WOB. Hypoventilation can lead to: Potential …
Normal Lungs. Moderate Lung Dysfunction. Severe Lung Dysfunction. 5/1. 4/1. 3/1. 2/1. FIO2. PaO2. 0.21. 100. 80. 60. 40. 0.30. 150. 120. 90. 60. 0.40. 200. 160.
Gradual Wean: Spontaneous Breathing Trial (SBT). Abrupt Method. A period of 30 – 120 minutes in which patients breathe with little or no help from the ventilator …