More on Ventilation

Question 1

Different types of Ventilators can deliver preset cycles of ______________, ______________, or _______________. The best types of ventilators are combinations.

Answer 1

Pressure, Time or Volume

Question 2

Pressure Cycled Ventilator

Answer 2

Bird

Question 3

Time Cycled Ventilator

Answer 3

Drager

Question 4

Volume Cycled Ventilator

Answer 4

Ohio

Question 5

Indications for Mechanical Ventilation (PPV) (4)

Answer 5

1. Open-Chest
2. Long Procedures
3. Respiratory Compromise
4. Inadequate Ventilation

Question 6

Risks when using a Ventilator (4)

Answer 6

1. Barotrauma
2. Decreased Cardiac Output (too much pressure)
3. Respiratory Alkalosis (too little CO2)
4. Inadequate Monitoring (False Security)

Question 7

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents are….

Answer 7

Skeletal Muscle Paralyzing
*Includes Respiratory (Need a Ventilator)

Question 8

Indications for using a Neuromuscular Blocking Agent for Muscle Paralysis

Answer 8

1. Prevents Respiratory Motion (Heart Surgery)
2. Muscle Relaxation (Orthopedic, Ophthalmic
   or C-Section)

Question 9

Neuromuscular Blocking Agents are __________________
ONLY!!!!!!!!!! Because they DO NOT provide _______________ or _________________!

Answer 9

Adjunct Only!!!!!!!
They do not provide Analgesia or Sedation

Question 10

Since Neuromuscular Blocking Agents do not provide analgesia, this means patient can _________________
______________ but can’t __________________.

Answer 10

Patients can perceive pain, but they can’t respond