Travel Flashcards
1
Q
what does patient need to get from doctor before traveling ?
A
- a document stating that they are medically stable and capable of traveling
- prescription that include the meds patient is taking
2
Q
what is the equation for predicting the PaO2 at altitude
A
PaO2alt.= 0.84 + (0.68)PaO2 ground
3
Q
theis equation should not be used for whom?
A
•Patients with
–co morbid conditions
–hypercapnia
–restrictive lung disease
4
Q
How long does trilogy las
A
3 hour internal , 3 hour external battery
5
Q
How long does LTV 900, 1000, 1150, 1200 last
A
LTV 900, 1000, 1150, 1200 has 7hr battery life
