Misc. Info From Class

Question 1

why is it called the link 25?

Answer 1

insures FiO2 is >0.25

Question 2

which ventillatory mode uses constant inspiratory flow?

Answer 2

VCV

Question 3

if you suspect your patient is at risk for negative pressure pulmonary edema from biting on the tube, what is the first step you should take?

Answer 3

deflate the cuff

Question 4

wat are some causes for an increase in pressures intraoperatively?

Answer 4

• possible obstruction (mucus/secretions) or kink in the tube
• possible bronchospasm

Question 5

at what pressure does desflurane vaporize?

Answer 5

660mmHg

Question 6

what type of vaporizers do not have all gases passing through?

Answer 6

copper kettle

Question 7

plateau pressure is synonymous with what?

Answer 7

inspiratory pause

Question 8

what type of vaporizer is the most portable?

Answer 8

aladin cassette

Question 9

what type of vaporizer uses magnets?

Answer 9

aladin cassette

Question 10

what type of gas never goes to the patient?

Answer 10

drive gas

Question 11

what gases push the bellows up?

Answer 11

pt’s exhaled gas, FGF and Agent

Question 12

drive gas is equal to what variable component?

Answer 12

minute ventilation

Question 13

T or F: The reservoir bag contains CO2

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

what drives a breath in the drager machine?

Answer 14

piston

Question 15

at what point does the piston refill with fresh gas flow?

Answer 15

mid-exhalation

Question 16

what happens to the piston at the end of exhalation?

Answer 16

piston is full and FGF is diverted

Question 17

T or F: you can use low flows with the piston system

Answer 17

TRUE