Clinical, Physiological. Counteract auto-PEEP; ↓ LV preload (cardiogenic pulmonary edema); Hypoxemia with FIO2 > 0.5; Maintenance of collapsing alveoli …
Definition Intermittent or continuous monitoring of saturation of arterial blood by reflection of a light source off red blood cells. Indication Conditions which may …
Abbreviations: Q-T. Q Perfusion. Qc pul Pulmonary capillary blood volume. Qpul Pulmonary perfusion. Qs Shunt. Qs anat Anatomical shunt. Qs cap Capillary …
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Variable. Score. Normal = 2. Abnormal = 0. Fetal Breathing Movements (FBM), One episode > 30 sec. during a 30 min period, absence for 30 min. Fetal
Lung Recruitment Maneuvers. You likely work in one of two types of places: you either do recruitment maneuvers, or you don’t. For exam purposes, recruitment …
Adult, Neonatal/Pediatric. Recommended Liter Flow, 20-60 LPM (limits vary by manufacturer). NEO: 1-8 LPM. PED: 8-20 LPM. FIO2 Delivered (estimated)*, up to …
Surfactant Replacement Therapy for Respiratory Distress in the Preterm and Term Neonate* 1. Surfactant replacement, given as prophylaxis or rescue treatment …
A Inspiratory curve (above the horizontal axis) On the ventilator breath, the shape of the inspiratory curve will reflect the flow pattern set on the ventilator.
A component of bronchial hygiene therapy involving the mechanical aspiration of pulmonary secretions from a patient with an artificial airway. Adapted from …