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Mechanical Ventilation Flashcards

1
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Regarding mechanical ventilation, what does the acronym IRV stand for?

A

Inverse Ratio Ventilation

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Regarding mechanical ventilation, what are two examples of dual-control modes?

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  • PRVC (aka VC+)

- VAPS (Volume Assured Pressure Support)

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Type 1 vs type 2 respiratory failure?

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type 1 is hypoxemic. type 2 is hypercapneic.

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In what conditions is permissive hypercapnea harmful?

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Pregnancy, acute cor pulmonale, AMI, increased intracranial pressure

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