Chapters 1-9 CDM and Examination Flashcards
Levels of evidence - level 1
Systematic reviews
Meta analysis
Levels of evidence - level 2
RCT
Levels of evidence - level 3
Nonrandomized control cohort study
Levels of evidence - level 4
Case control
Levels of evidence - level 5
Cross sectional studies
Levels of evidence - level 6
Case series
Levels of evidence - level 7
Case reports
Levels of evidence - level 8
Ideas, opinions
Normal vitals - newborn Temp Pulse RR BP
Temp - 98.6 - 99.8
Pulse - 120-160
RR - 30-80
BP - 50/30
Normal vitals - adult Temp Pulse RR BP
Temp - 96.8 - 99.5
Pulse - 60-100
RR - 12 - 20
BP - less than 120/80
Normal vitals - older adult Temp Pulse RR BP
Temp - 96.5-97.5
Pulse - 60-100
RR - 15 - 25
BP - less than 120/80
Upper resp airways include
nose, mouth, pharynx, larynx
Resp zone
GAS EXCHANGE
resp bronchioles
alveolar ducts
alveoli (alveolar sacs)
Conductive zone
NOT CONTRIBUTE TO GAS EXCHANGE
Trachea
Bronchi
Terminal bronchioles
Normal inspiration lasts how long
1 - 1.5 seconds
Normal expiration lasts how long
2-3 seconds
Central chemoreceptors are responsive to
CO2 or H ion levels of arterial blood
Peripheral chemoreceptors are responsive to
partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)
Located at bifurcation of carotid arteries and in arch of aorta
CNS depressants
Narcotics Barbituates Benzodiazapines Muscle relaxants Tricyclic antidepressants Anticonvulsants
All dec rate and depth of respirations
Cheyne Stokes respirations
gradual increase in depth of respirations followed by decrease and then period of apnea
Occurs with coma, BG disease, and occasionally in CHF