Hemodynamic Monitoring

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Chapter 11 Hemodynamic Monitoring Outline REVIEW OF CARDIOVASCULAR PRINCIPLES Factors Influencing Cardiac Output OBTAINING HEMODYNAMIC MEASUREMENTS Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems Systemic Artery Catheterization Central Venous Lines Pulmonary Artery Catheterization INTERPRETATION OF…

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Initial Ventilator Settings

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Chapter 6 Initial Ventilator Settings Outline Determining Initial Ventilator Settings During Volume Ventilation INITIAL SETTINGS DURING VOLUME-CONTROLLED VENTILATION Setting Minute Ventilation Tidal Volume and Rate Relationship of Tidal Volume, Flow,…

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Assessment of Respiratory Function

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Chapter 10 Assessment of Respiratory Function Outline NONINVASIVE MEASUREMENTs OF BLOOD GASES Pulse Oximetry Physiologic and Technical Concerns Clinical Applications Capnography (Capnometry) Technical Considerations Physiologic Considerations Clinical Applications Volumetric Capnometry…

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Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support

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Chapter 23 Special Techniques in Ventilatory Support Susan P. Pilbeam, J.M. Cairo and Paul Barraza Outline AIRWAY PRESSURE-RELEASE VENTILATION (APRV) Other Names Advantages of Aprv Compared with Conventional Ventilation Preserving…

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Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation

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Chapter 16 Extrapulmonary Effects of Mechanical Ventilation Outline EFFECTS OF POSITIVE-PRESSURE VENTILATION ON THE HEART AND THORACIC VESSELS Adverse Cardiovascular Effects of Positive-Pressure Ventilation The Thoracic Pump Mechanism During Normal…

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Weaning and Discontinuation from Mechanical Ventilation

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Chapter 20 Weaning and Discontinuation from Mechanical Ventilation Outline WEANING TECHNIQUES Methods of Titrating Ventilator Support During Weaning Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation Pressure-Support Ventilation T-Piece Weaning Comparison of Traditional Weaning…

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Initial Patient Assessment

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Chapter 8 Initial Patient Assessment Outline Documentation of the Patient-Ventilator System The First 30 Minutes Mode Sensitivity Tidal Volume, Rate, and Minute Ventilation Correcting Tubing Compliance Alveolar Ventilation Monitoring Airway…

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Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

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Chapter 18 Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Outline Definition of the Term Problem Solving Ventilation Problems Protecting the Patient Identifying the Patient in Sudden Distress Patient-Related Problems Airway Problems Pneumothorax Bronchospasm…

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