CVICU Study Flashcards
1
Q
Pulsatility index: Elements
A
Preload and contractility
2
Q
Elements of VAD Flow
A
Preload, Afterload, RPM
3
Q
Low Flows and PHARTS
A
Pulmonary HTN
Hypovolemia (or bleeding)
Arrhythmia
RV Failure
Tamponade/Tension Ptx
Sedation/Sleep
4
Q
RPM nl number
A
nl 5000-6000
5
Q
LVAD Flow
A
4-6L
6
Q
Power nl
A
nl 4.5-6.5
7
Q
PI (Pulsatility Index) nl
A
nl 3.5-5.5
8
Q
PA waveform
A
Diastolic downward