Ventilators

Question 1

Anesthesia drugs inhibit CO2 response and decrease tidal volume and minute volume. What are the four results of this resp depression

Answer 1

1. Increased CO2
2. Decreased pH
3. Decreased O2
4. Atelectasis

Question 2

6 at risk patients who need PPV during anesthesia

Answer 2

1. Prolonged anesthesia
2. Obese
3. Pulmonary disease
4. Neuromuscular blockers
5. Head trauma
6. Thoracic sx

Question 3

When delivering manual positive pressure ventilation, you squeeze the bag until the monometer reads

Answer 3

15-20 cmH2O
open chest: 20-30 cmH2O

Question 4

How long does inspiration take

Answer 4

1-1.5 sec

Question 5

How long does expiration take

Answer 5

2x inspiration

Question 6

PPV can increase the delivery of _____________, so it is important to watch ____________

Answer 6

Agent
Depth

Question 7

In an animal receiving PPV, it is important to _____________ them at the end of the procedure

Answer 7

Wean

Question 8

How do you wean an animal off of PPV 2

Answer 8

1. Decrease rate slowly until 5rpm
2. Assist if they take a spontaneous breath

Question 9

You have a tube going from where the reservoir bag would be to the ventilator

Answer 9

Mechanical Ventilation

Question 10

What is the set up for Mechanical Ventilation

Answer 10

A tube going from where the Reservoir Bag would be to the Ventilator.