| Mechanical Ventlation | ABG interpretation | Definitions | Pathophysiology | Anybody's Guess |
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What is PEEP
Positive End Expiratory Pressure
Holds alveoli open |
What is Respiratory Acidosis
7.18/ 78/ 60/ 22/ 72%
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What is Auto-PEEP?
Trapped volume in the lungs from incomplete exhalation
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What is Minute Ventilation?
Tidal Volume x Rate
Essential parameter for CO2 clearance Normal values 6-8 lpm |
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What is AUTO MODE?
Allows for both conventional ventialtion and sponateous breathing with either PSV or Volume Support
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What is BIVENT?
Spontaneous breathing using two alternating levels of PEEP
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What are specific inhaled pulmonary vasodilators
Nitric Oxide & Epoporstenol
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What is High Frequency Ventilation
Uses hz instead
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