Quiz review Flashcards
An ICU pt has been intubated and on a vent for 7 days, pt is expected to have a prolonged ventilator support (more than 30 days). Which of the following would be the recommended method of continuing airway control
a. repeat oral intubation with smaller ETT
b. Switch to nasal intubation
c. Tracheotomy w/trach tube insertion
d. laryngectomy
C. Tracheotomy w/trach tub insertion
If a pt is to be intubated via RSI, how long should you preoxygenate?
3-5 minutes
During RSI, if pt is sufficiently pre-oxygenated and then vent is discontinued, how long does it take for the SpO2 to decrease to 90?
8 minutes
How often should the dressing be changed on a patient who has had a tracheostomy for more than 1 week
Once daily and PRN
What airway device would most be most appropriately used on a semi conscious adult pt who is obstructing?
Nasopharyngeal airway
What affect will raising PPV on a mech. ventilated Pt have?
Increase FRC
How do you calculate dynamic inspiratory time (Ti)?
- Vt/flow (lps)
- Remember to convert to seconds.
- Ti = [TCT/ I + E ratio]
Regarding a pressure control breath, when equilibrium is occuring, what can you expect?
Plateau pressure to be the same as peak peak pressure
Is a time triggered breath mandatory or assisted?
mandatory
What happens to mean airway pressure when a inspiratory pause is added?
Mean airway pressure increases
A Pt requiring NIV for management of COPD exacerbation requires what?
BiPap settings to allow for alleviation of resp. effort.
- Greater delta pressure/pressure support = greater tidal volumes
which pathology would benefit from CPAP?
Cardio pulmonary edema
what physiological effect does EPAP provide?
Increases FRC (oxygenation)
What is the purpose of a continuous controlled leak in non-invasive ventilation
Allow exhaled gas to escape
During NIV, adding an appropriate IPAP has what affect?
Reduces resp. muscle fatigue
On NIV, If EPAP improves EPAP what does IPAP do?
Reduces WOB by reducing resp. muscle fatigue.
Explanation:
- IPAP helps to increase the tidal volume by providing a higher pressure during inspiration.
- This helps to overcome any resistance in the airways and deliver a greater volume of air to the lungs.
- IPAP can also help to reduce the work of breathing by assisting the patient with inhalation.
An air bubble in the arterial line may produce what effect?
Pressure waveform having reduced amplitude