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How does the diaphragm diaphragm descends
move during inspiration negative pressure
and what kind of
pressure does it cause in
the lungs?
What is occurring in the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax
lungs at the end of positive pressure
inspiration and what kind
of pressure does it cause
in the lungs?
What are type 2 aveolar secrete surfactant that reduces surface tension
cells function and why
are they important? without it, lungs may colapse
What is normal SpO2? >95%
When should you notify notify PHCP if under 90% unless due to pulmonary
PHCP? condition
What is normal SpO2 for 88-92%
COPD patients or lung
cancer patients?
What does it mean if the Hypoxemia
SpO2 is under 95%?
, skin colour
coldness
tremors
What are 8 factors that movement
affect oxygenation? nail polish
hypotension
anemia
PVD
What is a normal paO2 60-70 to 100
(partial pressure of concerning:<60
arterial oxygen) and what
is concerning?
What is a normal arterial normal->90%
oxygen saturation and concerning-<90
what is concerning?
What is normal RR? 12-20
pain shock
fever stress
anxiety
What are 9 factors that
SNS activation
increase RR?
metabolic acidosis
exacerbations
stimulat medications
TBI (medulla)
What are 3 factors that
increased ICP
decrease RR?
metabolic alkalosis
opioids
What are 4 medications benzos ("pam" or "lam")
that decrease RR? barbiturates ("barbitol")
cough suppresents
**What is flumzenil
benzodiazepine reversal
agent?
What is ventilation? movement of air in and out of the lungs alveoli
What is perfusion? blood flow reaching alveoli in the capillaries