artp 07 Flashcards

1
Q

how can we increase mean airway pressure (MAP) for a patient that is on the ventilator?

A

PEEP

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2
Q

what are some possible causes for a high pressure alarm to sound on a ventilator

A

kinked tubing, cough, secretions, pneumothorax

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3
Q

what are some things that can change inspiratory time and expiratory time for a patient on volume cycled ventilation

A

flow, rate, volume

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