artp 07 Flashcards
1
Q
how can we increase mean airway pressure (MAP) for a patient that is on the ventilator?
A
PEEP
2
Q
what are some possible causes for a high pressure alarm to sound on a ventilator
A
kinked tubing, cough, secretions, pneumothorax
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