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What is the most reliable method of Continuous waveform capnography
confirming and montioring correct
placement of an ET tube?
The upper airway consists of... Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx
No gas exchange occurs here Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead
__________, it's called ____________. space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They
conduct airflow towards gas exchange units.
Crycothyroid membrane between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structure
that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site
of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an emergency opening of
the airway.
A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg C. Respiratory acidosis
indicates:
A. Metabolic acidosis.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Respiratory acidosis.
D. Respiratory alkalosis.
,PaCO2 normal range 35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely means
hyperventilation
Tracheal deviation AWAY from the Tension pneumothorax
affected side, decreased breath
sounds, and hyperresonance...
What's happening?
In a tension pneumothorax tracheal AWAY from affected side.
deviation goes in what direction?
Normal mean pulmonary artery 10-20 mmHg
pressure
Pulmonary hypertension is a mean (PAm) greater than 20
PA pressure greater than...
Primary pulmonary hypertension Idiopathic genetic disorder caused by abnormal
structure of the pulmonary blood vessels
Name three causes of secondary 1. Passive PH- the result of back pressure. Mitral
pulmonary hypertension.. Stenosis, LV systolic failure.
2. Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit
Increased volume in pulmonary circuit (i.e.
congenital heart disease)
3. Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
TNP of the Pregnant patient Resuscitation priorities are the same. The best way
to take care of the baby is to take care of mama
Mechanisms of injury and Blunt trauma caused by MVC. Second is BT caused
biomechanics the most common by falls, 3rd is violence
cause of maternal injury is...
, fetal distress is an early sign of Catecholamine mediated vasoconstriction resulting
maternal distress... Why? from blood loss shunts blood away from the fetus
to the mom.
Fetal hypo perfusion is evidenced Fetal tachycardia (140 to 160+) and fetal
by.... bradycardia
The FRC in a pregnant patient is.... Reduced by the gravid uterus lifting the diaphragm.
chest tube placement in a pregnant Because of the lifted diaphragm
patient is 1-2 spaces higher
What is the cause of physiological Hemodilitional anemia occurs. Plasma volume
anemia in pregnant patients? increases 30-50%.
Preterm Labor (PTL)
abruptio placentae premature separation of the placenta from the
uterine wall
On a pregnant patient... Chest compressions must be higher on the
sternum.
Any preg patient 20 weeks pregnant or more with a
uterus above the umbilicus should have the uterus
left laterally displaced during compressions to
avoid aortocaval compression. A 15 degree tilt of
the long board or lateral displacement.
What is the Maternal Fetal Triage A valid reliable 5 level triage tool that may assist in
Index? the triage of obstetric trauma patients.
Displacing the uterus off the vena approximately 30%!
cava can improve CO by
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Terms in this set (199)
What is the most reliable method of Continuous waveform capnography
confirming and montioring correct
placement of an ET tube?
The upper airway consists of... Nose, Mouth, Jaw, Oral Cavity, Pharynx, and Larynx
No gas exchange occurs here Nose to terminal bronchioles, anatomical dead
__________, it's called ____________. space. (2ml/kg of inspired tidal volume) They
conduct airflow towards gas exchange units.
Crycothyroid membrane between thyroid and cricoid, avascular structure
that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage. Site
of CRiCOTHYROTOMY- an emergency opening of
the airway.
A PaCO2 greater than 45 mmHg C. Respiratory acidosis
indicates:
A. Metabolic acidosis.
B. Metabolic alkalosis.
C. Respiratory acidosis.
D. Respiratory alkalosis.
,PaCO2 normal range 35-45 mm Hg Less than 35 likely means
hyperventilation
Tracheal deviation AWAY from the Tension pneumothorax
affected side, decreased breath
sounds, and hyperresonance...
What's happening?
In a tension pneumothorax tracheal AWAY from affected side.
deviation goes in what direction?
Normal mean pulmonary artery 10-20 mmHg
pressure
Pulmonary hypertension is a mean (PAm) greater than 20
PA pressure greater than...
Primary pulmonary hypertension Idiopathic genetic disorder caused by abnormal
structure of the pulmonary blood vessels
Name three causes of secondary 1. Passive PH- the result of back pressure. Mitral
pulmonary hypertension.. Stenosis, LV systolic failure.
2. Active PH- Constriction of the pulmonary circuit
Increased volume in pulmonary circuit (i.e.
congenital heart disease)
3. Obstruction as in Chronic recurrent PE
TNP of the Pregnant patient Resuscitation priorities are the same. The best way
to take care of the baby is to take care of mama
Mechanisms of injury and Blunt trauma caused by MVC. Second is BT caused
biomechanics the most common by falls, 3rd is violence
cause of maternal injury is...
, fetal distress is an early sign of Catecholamine mediated vasoconstriction resulting
maternal distress... Why? from blood loss shunts blood away from the fetus
to the mom.
Fetal hypo perfusion is evidenced Fetal tachycardia (140 to 160+) and fetal
by.... bradycardia
The FRC in a pregnant patient is.... Reduced by the gravid uterus lifting the diaphragm.
chest tube placement in a pregnant Because of the lifted diaphragm
patient is 1-2 spaces higher
What is the cause of physiological Hemodilitional anemia occurs. Plasma volume
anemia in pregnant patients? increases 30-50%.
Preterm Labor (PTL)
abruptio placentae premature separation of the placenta from the
uterine wall
On a pregnant patient... Chest compressions must be higher on the
sternum.
Any preg patient 20 weeks pregnant or more with a
uterus above the umbilicus should have the uterus
left laterally displaced during compressions to
avoid aortocaval compression. A 15 degree tilt of
the long board or lateral displacement.
What is the Maternal Fetal Triage A valid reliable 5 level triage tool that may assist in
Index? the triage of obstetric trauma patients.
Displacing the uterus off the vena approximately 30%!
cava can improve CO by
