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Hemodynamics Flashcards

1
Q

MAP

A

mean arterial pressure

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2
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MAP calculation

A

SBP + (DBP*2) / 3

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3
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CO

A

cardiac output

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4
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CO calculation

A

SV * HR

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5
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preload

A

return of blood to the heart; blood volume

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6
Q

how is preload measured?

A

by taking CVP from CVC

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7
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how is CO measured?

A

using a PA pressure monitor/swan

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8
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afterload

A

vascular resistance, blood pressure

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9
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purpose of a transducer?

A

converts physiologic signals into electrical, to be displayed on monitor

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10
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where should the transducer be leveled to?

A

phlebostatic axis - 4th intercostal space, mid-axillary

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11
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what happens if the transducer is too low?

A

false high readings

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12
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what happens if the transducer is too high?

A

false low readings

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13
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risks of invasive hemodynamic monitoring

A

infection, air emboli, bleeding, inaccuracies

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14
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hemodynamic monitoring set up - what to assess

A

adequate fluid, pressure @ 300, secure connections, alarm parameters set

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15
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site assessment of invasive hemodynamic monitoring

A

occlusive & intact dressing, warmth, redness, drainage, bleeding, sutures; neurovascular checks

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16
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neurovascular check

A

color, temp, movement, sensation, pain, pulses

17
Q

Allen’s test

A

checks if ulnar artery is strong enough to compensate for arterial line placement in radial artery

18
Q

normal central venous pressure

A

2-8

19
Q

causes of low CVP

A

hypovolemia

20
Q

what does CVP measure?

A

pressure in R atrium - preload

21
Q

causes of high CVP

A

hypervolemia, R ventricular failure, PE, pulmonary valve stenosis, high PEEP from mechanical ventilation

22
Q

PA pressure

A

pulmonary artery pressure

23
Q

what value does a PA pressure monitor or swan give you?

A

cardiac output

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