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What are the primary goals of using ventilator graphics?
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1. Determine presence & degree of respiratory abnormality
2. Determine effectiveness of respiratory tx 3. Determine adverse effects of respiratory tx |
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What variables are evaluated when determining the abnormality or pathophysiology of the resp. system?
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A. Tida Volume (decreased in Restrictive dx)
B. PIP (Paw) - increased w/bronchospasm C. Compliance - determine wheter dx is obstructive or restrictive in nature D. Raw |
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What is the pressure-volume loop used to determine?
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the patient's WOB
WOB = P x V |