DAY 1 Review Flashcards
What is the number one symptom of airway obstruction?
Active exhalation
What is the acronym to remember what to check in a ventilated patient?
MOVE
What does the “M” stand for?
Mental Status and Mechanics of breathing
What does the “O” stand for?
Oxygenation
What does the “V” stand for?
Ventilation
What does the “E” stand for?
Evaluation and Equipment
What are the two major categories of ARDS?
Direct and Indirect
What should you expect to occur with PEEP when ventilating a person with indirect ARDS?
Should get easier to ventilate
When should your start O2 therapy?
Bellow 93% SpO2
What is the concern with high plateau pressure?
Obstruction in the alveoli
What is the concern when PIP is high but plateau pressure is low/normal?
Obstruction in upper airway
What are some limitations of the SAVeII?
Can’t use if need PEEP > 10
Can’t use if need MV > 800