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Decks in this class (14)

hemodynamics
Cardiac output,
Normal co,
Cardiac index
47  cards
acute coronary syndromes
When do coronary arteries fill,
What is angina pectoris,
Which types of patients have atyp...
41  cards
heart failure
Whats heart failure,
What are some causes of heart fai...,
Clinical manifestations of left s...
12  cards
diseases of the aorta
What is an aaa,
Risk factors for aaa,
Stable symptoms of aaa
11  cards
peripheral arterial disease and chronic venous insufficiency
Risk factors for pad,
Clinical manifestations of pad,
Describe intermittent claudication
9  cards
shock
What is shock,
Diagnosis of shock,
Stages of shock
24  cards
hypovolemic shock
Causes of hypovolemic shock,
Assessment findings with hypovole...,
Diagnostics for hypovolemic shock
6  cards
cardiogenic shock
Coronary etiology,
Non cornonary etiology,
Noninvasive findings with cardiog...
14  cards
distributive shocks
Distributive shocks are character...,
3 types of distributive shocks,
Describe neurogenic shock
34  cards
management of shock
Supportive measures for all shock,
When preload is low,
When are blood products administered
18  cards
pulmonary stuff
What do type ii cells do,
Ventilation,
Perfusion
18  cards
oxygen therapy
Whats the goal of oxygen therapy,
Name some low flow devices,
Describe acute respiratory failure
46  cards
pharm management of mechanical ventilation
If sedation is needed,
Analgesics should be considered f...,
Describe propofol
9  cards
trachs and vent withdrawal
1  cards

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