Exam 2 Fall2 2023 Flashcards
What are examples of decreased pulmonary compliance?
Pneumothorax, pulmonary embolism, insufflation of the abdomen, Trendelenburg, tense, muscles, bronco construction 
What are two causes of increased PIP with unchanged plateau pressures
Increased inspiratory, gas flow
Increased airway resistance - kinked ETT, secretions, foreign body, aspiration, bronchospasm, airway compression, ETT cuff herniation 
On a flow loop, what direction would a spontaneous breath travel
Clockwise
The loop will also begin left of the Y access due to the initial negative pressure
True or false peep increases compliance?
True
Name contraindications to peep?
Tension pneumothorax
Hypovolemic shock
Bronco, plural fistula
High intracranial pressure
Right ventricular failure
What can detect early changes in breathing?
Listening with precordial or esophageal stethoscope
 what is the goal minute ventilation?
5 to 7 mL per kilogram, ideal body weight
How much lower should ETco2 be than PaCo2 in normal heart and lungs?
ETco2 should be 2-5 mmHg lower than PaCo2 in normal heart and lungs
On end tidal capnography, what does point D represent
End tidal CO2 that shows up on monitor
Describe phase, 1 of end tidal capnography
Includes points a and b
Exhalation of anatomic dead space
Describe phase 2 of end tidal capnography
Includes points, b and c
Exhalation of anatomic dead space and alveolar gas
Describe phase 3 of end tidal Capnography
Includes points, C and D
Exhalation of alveolar gas
Describe phase 4 of end tidal capnography
Includes points D and E
Inspiration of fresh gas that does not contain carbon dioxide
The alpha angle is measured where and what is the normal angle degree?
Measured at point C
Normal equals 100 to 110°
What are causes of increased alpha angle?
Expiratory airflow obstruction
COPD, bronco spasm, kinked ETT
Where is Beta angle measured and what is the normal angle degree?
Measured at point D
Normal angle is 90°
What are causes of increased beta angle?
Rebreathing
Faulty inspiratory valve
What is the formula for determining time left in a cylinder gas cylinder
Total tank capacity divided by total tank pressure multiplied by remaining given pressure equals liters left in tank. May need to divide this by liters per minute to get minutes remaining.
What is the color service pressure and capacity of an oxygen tank?
Oxygen tanks are green service pressure is 1900 psi, capacity, 660 L
What is the color service pressure and capacity of nitrous oxide cylinder?
Nitrous oxide is blue service pressure is 750 psi tank capacity is 1600 L
What is the cylinder color service pressure and capacity of a cylinder of air?
Cylinder color is yellow service pressure is 1900 psi cylinder capacity is 625 L
Name the five tasks of oxygen within the gas machine
1 flows to the fresh gas flow meter
2 powers, the oxygen flush
3 activates, failsafe mechanism
4 activates, oxygen, low pressure alarm
5 compresses the bellows of mechanical ventilators
What is the outside diameter of the common gas outlet? And what is the pressure delivered at the outlet?
Outer diameter is 22 mm pressure delivered at the outlet is 5-8 PSI
What is the most fragile part of the anesthesia machine?
Flow meters
Flow control valves regulate the amount of flow into what type of flow tube
Thorpe
Flow meters are located downstream from all safety devices and alarms, except
The oxygen analyzer