Everything Flashcards
Nasal Cannula
Max liter flow = 6 liters
For more stable patients requiring low-concentration oxygen that can breath through their nose.
Good for patients who can’t keep a mask on (vomiting patients).
Low flow
Simple Face Mask
8-10 lpm
No reservoir bag
Not used often
Low flow
Nebulizer Mask
4-6 lpm
Allows administration of medication through the mask.
Low flow
Non-Rebreather Mask
10-15 lpm
Patient inhales from a reservoir bag but does not exhale back into it.
Filtered O2 Mask
Can run at low medium or high concentrations.
Compatible with nebulizer therapy.
Can be used with any patient with suspected or confirmed respiratory infection/fever.
Cardiac Monitor, White Limb Lead
White, right arm
(white, right)
Cardiac Monitor, Green Limb Lead
Green, right leg
(snow over grass)
Cardiac Monitor, Black Limb Lead
Black, left arm
(smoke over fire)
Cardiac Monitor, Red Limb Lead
Red, left leg
(smoke over fire)
Cardiac Monitor, V1
Fourth intercostal space to the right of the sternum
Cardiac Monitor, V2
Fourth intercostal space to the left of the sternum
Cardiac Monitor, V3
Directly between leads V2 and V4
Cardiac Monitor, V4
Fifth intercostal space at the left mid-clavicular line
Cardiac Monitor, V5
Level with lead V4 at the left anterior axillary line
Cardiac Monitor, V6
Level with V5 at left mid-axillary line