Test, Result (in Normal Pregnancy), Comment. L/S Ratio, Sphingomyelin concentration exceeds lecithin until 26th week. Lecithin concentration exceeds …
Definition: Best PEEP, preferred PEEP, therapeutic PEEP – the level of PEEP at which O2 delivery to the tissues is maximized. Optimal PEEP generally …
To obtain the required minute ventilation to achieve a given PaCO2, the minute ventilation is plotted against the PaCO2 (measured simultaneously) and the …
Absolute Contraindications. Relative Contraindications. Untreated tension; pneumothorax (PPV); Patient’s informed refusal; (DNI). Medical futility*; Patient pain/ …
1 Lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio. May be falsely high or falsely low (see Table next page). L/S ratio is accelerated by administration of betamethasone or in …
Advantages, Quick & easy access. Good for performing procedures. Complete visibility. Rapid rewarming. Disadvantages, ↑ Heat loss from drafts (maybe too …
Consider asthma and performing spirometry if any of these indicators are present.* These indicators are not diagnostic by themselves, but the presence of
Carbon Dioxide Monitoring. Transcutaneous CO2 pressure (PtcCO2 or TcPCO2). See AARC CPG Transcutaneous Blood Gas Monitoring for Neonatal …
Clinical Signs. History. Recent abdominal or thoracic surgery; COPD or cigarette smoking; Prolonged bed rest; Morbid Obesity. ↑ RR, ↑ HR; Auscultation:.
End-expiratory pause, Braschi valve. The exhalation valve is occluded for 1 – 2 sec. (some up to 4 sec) just prior to next inspiration; inspiration is delayed.