Volume Support Flashcards
0
Q
VS- Increase PEEP with no change in compliance
A
No change in Vt, or flow
Increases PIP (adding PEEP adds to PIP)
1
Q
VS- Increase Vt
A
Increases all parameters
2
Q
VS- Increased compliance
A
Increases Vtinsp, Vtexh
No change in flow or PIP within breath
3
Q
VS- Increased Raw
A
Decreases Vt, and Insp. flow
Will increase PIP over next several breaths
4
Q
VS- air trapping
A
Decreases Vt
No change in pressure or flow within breath
5
Q
VS- Increase in pt effort
A
Increases Vt, and flow
Will decrease PIP over next several breaths
6
Q
VS- Increase in E-sensitivity
A
Decreases Vt
No change in flow, or PIP
PIP will increase over next several breaths
