W/S

Question 1

What equipment is needed for weaning and spontaneous parameters?

Answer 1

NIF manometer
Wright’s respirometer

Question 2

Patient population for weaning and spontaneous parameters

Answer 2

Neuromuscular diseases (Myasthenia gravis, Guillian Barre, ALS)

Post operative

Weaning from MV

Question 3

Weaning guidelines

Answer 3

PaO2 > 60 on FiO2 < or equal to 50%

PEEP < 8

No respiratory acidosis

RR< 30

Afebrile

Assess: mental status, airway protection, adequate cough, sedation

Hemodynamically stable (HR, BP)

TBI patients: Hyperventilation?

Question 4

Minimally acceptable values(IBW)

Answer 4

> = 5 mL/kg Vt
< 10 L/min for Normal CO2
= 15 mL/kg VC
-20 cmH2O NIF
RR< 25

Question 5

Female IBW

Answer 5

[(Ht in-60) 2.3] + 45.5

Question 6

Male IBW

Answer 6

[(ht in- 60) 2.3]+ 50