CVICU Study Flashcards

1
Q

Pulsatility index: Elements

A

Preload and contractility

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2
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Elements of VAD Flow

A

Preload, Afterload, RPM

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3
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Low Flows and PHARTS

A

Pulmonary HTN
Hypovolemia (or bleeding)
Arrhythmia
RV Failure
Tamponade/Tension Ptx
Sedation/Sleep

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4
Q

RPM nl number

A

nl 5000-6000

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5
Q

LVAD Flow

A

4-6L

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6
Q

Power nl

A

nl 4.5-6.5

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7
Q

PI (Pulsatility Index) nl

A

nl 3.5-5.5

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8
Q

PA waveform

A

Diastolic downward

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