Critical Care Flashcards
1
Q
Methods of monitoring
A
A-Line (arterial) - radial, brachial, femoral
ECG
HR
CVP (central venous pressure) - subclavian/internal jugular
O2 Sats - finger, toe, ear
Swan Ganz Catheter - pulmonary artery catheter
Intracranial Pressure - bolts - Normal ICP 0-15 mmHg (critical >20)
2
Q
The ventilator
A
Mode - pressure/volume controlled FiO2 - gas exchange PEEP - positive end expiratory pressure RR Airway pressure Lung compliance Inspiration:Expiration ratio
