Definition: Increasing TI > TE (I:E ratio > 1:1) Principle: Increasing TI to ↑ Paw and recruit and keep alveoli open for extended periods in order to improve V/Q, …
Factors Affecting Aerosol Delivery During MV. Delivery Method, SVN: Neb type, cycling, gas flow, duration, position in circuit, volume. MDI: Position in circuit, …
You have a balloon filled with water which you are planning to use it to squeeze the water out on an unsuspecting friend. The strength with which you squeeze …
Congestive Heart Failure (Heart Failure, LVF). The inability of the left ventricle to maintain adequate cardiac output, thereby failing to provide sufficient blood flow …
Spontaneous Ventilation The loop is clockwise in spontaneous breathing. The inspiratory curve is generally to the left of baseline pressure (vertical axis) due to …
Definition. The herniation of abdominal viscera into the thoracic cavity through a congenital defect in the diaphragm resulting in lung compression, hypoplasia …
1) Time is allotted for an x-ray only if patient is not in severe distress and there is no evidence of airway obstruction. Otherwise, do not delay intubation.
ASV, Adaptive Support Ventilation. A dual control mode that uses Pressure Ventilation (both Pressure Control and Pressure Support) to maintain a set minute …
New VE = current VE x (PaCO2/ desired PaCO2), ↑ VE by: 1) ↑ VT (up to 10-12 mL/kg, providing PPlat < 30 cm H20)* 2) ↑ f (if VT and Pplat are already high) ...
Accidental Extubation. Signs/Symptoms ↓ BS and ↓ airflow, no obstruction to passing catheter. If on PPV: ↓ VT (VV) or ↓ PIP (PV) and feel airflow at mouth or …