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Cardiac Monitoring Flashcards

1
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What should be done if you are unable to place the ECG lead properly? What needs to be documented?

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When unable to place chest or limb lead optimally due to surgical constraints, document appropriately:

  • Rationale for lead modification
  • Location of adjusted lead
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What is a J point?

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Repolarization

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What is sensitivity?

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The ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease

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What is specificity?

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The ability of the test to correctly identify those without the disease

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What is true about analyzing the ST segment?

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Elevation or depression assessed relative to the PR interval (isoelectric line).

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6
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Where is the ST junction measured?

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  • ST junction measured from where the QRS complex ends and the ST segment begin
  • Synonymous with the J point
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What is the sensitivity and specificity of ST segment analysis?

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  • Average sensitivity of 74%
  • 73% specificity in detecting myocardial ischemia
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Which chest lead have the best ST junction?

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V2 and V3 chest leads have greatest shift of the ST junction

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What are the preferred leads for ST analysis?

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V3, V4, V5, limb lead III and aVF (in this order)

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What is the default for most ECG leads?

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  • Research from 1988 suggested leads II and V5 were optimal and many still default to this option
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11
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More recent literature suggests _______ detects ischemia the earliest and most frequently

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V3

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What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men 40 years or older?

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should be 0.2 mV (2 mm) in leads V2 and V3 and 0.1 mV (1 mm) in all other leads.

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What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men 40 years or younger?

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the threshold values for abnormal J-point elevation in leads V2 and V3 should be 0.25 mV (2.5 mm).

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What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for women?

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the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation should be 0.15 mV (1.5 mm) in leads V2 and V3 and greater than 0.1 mV (1 mm) in all other leads.

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What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men and women in V3R and V4R?

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the threshold for abnormal J-point elevation in V3R and V4R should be 0.05 mV (0.5 mm), except for males less than 30 years of age, for whom 0.1 mV (1 mm) is more appropriate

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What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point elevation, for men and women for V7-V9?

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the threshold value for abnormal J- point elevation in V7 through V9 should be 0.05 mV (0.5 mm).

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What is the threshold value for abnormal J-point depression, for men and women of all ages in V2 and V3?

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For men and women of all ages, the threshold value for abnormal J-point depression should be −0.05 mV (−0.5 mm) in leads V2 and V3 and −0.1 mV (−1 mm) in all other leads.

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18
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What is ocurring with ST segment depression?

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Imbalance between oxygen supply and demand

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19
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What leads are most important in st segment depression analysis?

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  • Leads V2 and V3 (males and females)
  • -0.5mm (-0.05mV)
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What is the measurement for ST segment depression?

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  • All ECG leads except V2 and V3
  • -1.0mm (-0.1mV)
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21
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What is EASI?

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  • Utilizes a 5 cable ECG lead system to derive a 12 lead ECG
  • Comparable but not equivalent
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22
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EASI: Where is the LA lead placed?

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placed over the manubrium

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23
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EASI: Where is the V lead placed?

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(chest lead) placed over the lower body of the sternum

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24
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EASI: Where is the LL lead placed?

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left midaxillary, horizontal to the chest electrode

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EASI: Where is the RA lead placed?

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right midaxillary, horizontal to the chest electrode

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26
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EASI: Where is the RL lead placed?

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in any convenient location

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27
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What is the characteristics of the radial aline cannulation?

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Preferred site; Allen’s test necessary

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What is the characteristics of the ulnar aline cannulation?

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Allen’s test necessary as this is primary source of hand blood flow

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29
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What is the characteristics of the brachial aline cannulation?

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Insert medial to biceps tendon; median nerve damage possible

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30
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What is the characteristics of the axillary aline cannulation?

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•Insert at junction of pectoralis and deltoid muscles

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31
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What is the characteristics of the dorsalis pedis aline cannulation?

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Collateral circulation is posterior tibial artery; shows systolic pressure readings higher than radial (means likely comparable)

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32
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What is the characteristics of the umbilical aline cannulation?

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Used in critically ill newborns; may require a cutdown; risk of aortic thrombosis

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33
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Identify the aortic, brachial artery, radial artery, femoral artery and dorsalis artery waveform.

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34
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Arterial waveform: what is the anacrotic limb?

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The anacrotic limb marks the waveform’s inital upstroke, which occurs as blood is rapidly ejected from the ventricle through the open aortic valve into the aorta

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Arterial waveform: what is the systolic peak?

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Arterial pressure then rises sharply, resulting in the systolic peak-the waveform’s highest point.

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36
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Arterial waveform: what is the dicrotic limb?

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as blood continues into the peripheral vessels, arterial pressure falls and the waveform begins a downward trend called the dicrotic limb. Arterial pressure usually keeps falling until pressure in the ventricle is less than pressure in the aortic root

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37
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Arterial waveform: what is the dicrotic notch?

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when ventricular pressure is lower than aortic root pressure, the aortic valve closes. This event appears as a small notch on the waveform’s downside.

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38
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Arterial waveform: what is the end diastole?

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when the aortic valve closes, diastole begins, progressing until aortic root pressure gradually falls to its lowest point. On the waveform, this is known as end diastole

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39
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What are the results of a normal allen’s test?

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Return of color within 6 seconds

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What are the results of a slow arch filling allen’s test?

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Return of color delayed 7 to 15 seconds

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41
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What are the results of a incomplete arch allen’s test?

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Return of color greater than 15 seconds

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42
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What are the different techniques of arterial line cannulation?

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  • Direct arterial puncture
  • Guidewire assisted cannulation (Seldinger technique)
  • Transfixion withdrawl
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43
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What is the appropriate sizing for an adult NIBP monitoring?

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width of the bladder should be roughly 40% the circumference of the arm and length of the bladder should cover about 80% of the circumference of the arm

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What is the appropriate sizing for an child NIBP monitoring?

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cuff should cover approximately 2/3 upper arm or thigh

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What is a source of most error for NIBP monitoring?

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Inappropriate cuff size or too rapid deflation

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46
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What can cause a false high on bp cuff?

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Too narrow

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47
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What can cause a false low on bp cuff?

48
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What is true about central lines and PA catheters in general surgery?

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Rarely use, Less invasive means now available

49
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What is needed when placing lines?

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  • Basic anatomy must be understood when placing lines, e.g. distance from entry to point of measure
50
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Wbat should be done if the PA catheter is advanced beyond 10 cm of expected distance?

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provider should withdraw catheter (with balloon deflated in the case of PA catheter) and reinsert)

51
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What occurs in the a part of the RA waveform (CVP)?

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Contraction of the RA

52
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What occurs in the C part of the RA waveform (CVP)?

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Closure of the tricuspid valve

53
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What occurs in the V part of the RA waveform (CVP)?

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Passive filling of the RA

54
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What occurs in the X part of the RA waveform (CVP)?

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Start of atrial diastole

55
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What occurs in the y part of the RA waveform (CVP)?

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Opening of tricuspid valve

56
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Id the components of the RA waveform.

57
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What are causes of loss of a waves or only v waves? (2)

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  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Ventricular pacing in the setting of asystole
58
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What are causes of cannon A waves? (8)

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  • Junctional rhythms
  • Complete AV block
  • PVCs
  • Ventricular pacing (asynchronous)
  • Tricuspid or mitral stenosis
  • Diastolic dysfunction
  • Myocardial ischemia
  • Ventricular hypertrophy
59
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What are causes of large V waves? (2)

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  • Tricuspid or mitral regurgitation
  • Acute increase in intravascular volume
60
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How many types of pulmonary artery catheters are there?

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Two:

  • one measures Continuous Cardiac Output & Mixed Venous Oxygenation
  • standard PA catheter
61
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What can be used to help determine PA catheter placement?

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West zones

62
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What is West zone 1?

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PA>Pa>Pv

  • Zone 1
  • No blood flow
63
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What is West zone 2?

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Pa>PA>Pv

  • Zone 2
  • moderate blood flow
64
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What is West zone 3?

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Pa>PV>PA

  • Zone 3
  • Greatest blood flow
65
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Which zone is where the PA catheter should be?

66
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Identify the PA catheter waveform.

67
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What is mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2)?

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the percentage of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in blood returning to the right side of the heart.

68
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What does the mixed venous oxygen saturation (SVO2) reflect?

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Reflects the amount of oxygen “left over” after the tissues remove what they need

69
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Wbat are the three cardiac output analysis devices? (3)

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  • FloTrac
  • PiCCO
  • LiDCOrapid
70
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What do cardiac output anaylsis devices measure?

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  • Directly measure fluctuations in arterial pressure and the heart rate
  • From this they estimate the beat-to-beat stroke volume
71
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What is cardiac output?

72
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What is flotrac?

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  • Less invasive than PA catheter – requires arterial line but not central line
  • Insufficient evidence showing decreased mortality with more invasive measures
73
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What is clearsight?

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  • Uses a noninvasive finger blood pressure cuff rather than an arterial line
  • Cuff dynamically inflated/deflated to track brachial artery BP while also assessing the absorption of infrared light
74
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What is function of the TEE based on?

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Uses piezoelectric elements to absorb, reflect or scatter light

75
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TEE: How is abnormal wall motion described?

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Hypokinesia, Akinesia, Dyskinesia

76
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Define hypokinesia.

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Contraction that is less vigorous than normal

77
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Define akinesia.

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Absences of wall motion; May be associated with MI

78
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Define dyskinesia.

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  • Correlates with paradoxical movement (outward motion during systole)
  • Hallmark of MI and ventricular aneurysm
79
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RA ECG placement

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Over the outer right clavicle

80
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LA EKG placement

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Over the outer left clavicle

81
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LL EKG placement

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Near the left ilia crest or midway between the costal margin and left illiac crest, anterior axillary line

82
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RL EKG placement

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any convient location on the body

83
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V1 EKG placement

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4th intercostal space right of the sternal border

84
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V2 EKG placement

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4th intercostal space left of the sternal border

85
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V3 EKG placement

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Equal distance between V2 and V4

86
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V4 EKG placement

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Midclavicular line at 5th intercostal space

87
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V5 EKG placement

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Horizontal to V4 on the anterior axillary line

88
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V6 EKG placement

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Horizontal to V5 on the midaxillary line

89
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V7 EKG placement

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Horizontal to V6 on the posterior axillary line

90
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V8 EKG placement

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Horizontal to V7 below the left scapula

91
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V9 EKG placement

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Horizontal to V8 at the left paravertebral border

92
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V3R EKG placement

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right side of chest wall in mirror image to chest lead V3

93
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V4R

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right side of chest wall in mirror image to chest V4

94
Q

What is the distance from the insertion site of the subclavian to the right atrium?

95
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What is the distance from the insertion site of the right internal jugular vein to the right atrium?

96
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What is the distance from the insertion site of the left internal jugular vein to the right atrium?

97
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What is the distance from the insertion site of the femoral vein to the right atrium?

98
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What is the distance from the insertion site of the right median basilic vein to the right atrium?

99
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What is the distance from the insertion site of the left median basilic vein to the right atrium?

100
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What is the distance of the right internal jugular to the junction venae cave and right atrium?

101
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What is the distance of the right internal jugular to the right atrium?

102
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What is the distance of the right internal jugular to the right ventricle?

103
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What is the distance of the right internal jugular to the pulmonary artery?

104
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What is the distance of the right internal jugular to the pulmonary artery wedge position?

105
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What is the absolute value and range of normal MRAP?

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Absolute: 5 mmHg

Range: 1-10 mmHg

106
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What is the absolute value and range of normal RV?

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Absolute: 25/5

Range: 15-30/0-8

107
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What is the absolute value and range of normal PA S/D?

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A: 25/10 mmHg

Range: 15-30/5-15 mmHg

108
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What is the absolute value and range of normal MPAP?

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A: 15 mmHg

R: 10-20 mmHg

109
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What is the absolute value and range of normal PAOP?

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A: 10 mmHg

R: 5-15 mmHg

110
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What is the absolute value and range of normal MLAP?

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A: 8 mmHg

R: 4-12 mmHg

111
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What is the absolute value and range of normal LVEDP?

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A: 8 mmHg

R: 4-12 mmHg

112
Q

What are causes of High CO and High SvO2?

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Sepsis, Eccessive blood flow (hypervolemia, excessive vasoactive therapy)

113
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What are causes of High CO and Low SvO2?

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Anemia, hypoxia, high VO2 = inadequate cardiac output???

114
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What are causes of low CO and high SvO2?

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Low VO2 (anesthesia, hypothermia) = adequate cardiac output

115
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What are causes of low CO and low SvO2?

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low output syndrome (hypervolemia, heart failure and pulmonary embolism)

116
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What is femoral aline cannulation?

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•Ideal in low flow states; long catheter optimal; potential for local and retroperitoneal hemorrhage

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