SOLUTIONS
How do you measure MAP? - ANSWER✔✔-Systolic BP + (2 x diastolic bp)
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Normal CVP range - ANSWER✔✔-1-8 mmHg
Normal SVR range - ANSWER✔✔-800-1200 dynes
Normal PAP range - ANSWER✔✔-15/5-26/15
Normal PCWP range - ANSWER✔✔-4-12 mmHg
Normal CO range - ANSWER✔✔-4-7 L/min
Normal cardiac index - ANSWER✔✔-2.8-4.2 L/min
Normal EF - ANSWER✔✔-60-70%
Where should the transducer be placed for accurate measure of pressure? -
ANSWER✔✔-Phelbostatic axis
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, Where is the phelbostatic axis? - ANSWER✔✔-4th ICS, mid axillary line,
RA
What can you infuse into an A line? - ANSWER✔✔-Nothing, except
normal saline that is in the pressure bag
What does an A line do? - ANSWER✔✔-Continuous BP monitoring and
easy access for blood draws
When is an A line useful? - ANSWER✔✔-Patient in low flow state (shock)
or hypotensive or for pt that is severely hypertensive
What does the diacritic notch in A-line waveform represent? -
ANSWER✔✔-Closure of semilunar valves
How often should you observe an A-line site? - ANSWER✔✔-Q1h
What are the 5 "p's" or neurovascular assessments? - ANSWER✔✔-Pain
Pallor
Paresthesia
Paralysis
Pulselessness
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