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explain what is correction of hypovolemia intravenous fluids should be given to correct hypovolemia and optimize preload to the heart this is
explain circulatory support and types of shockcirculatory support 1 a shock state is characterised by hypoperfusion of tissue and cellular hypoxia
explain sedationin detailsintubation and mechanical ventilation is associated with a significant degree of discomfort in addition many of the
describe the term physiotherapypatients who are sedated intubated and ventilated are not able to deep breathe cough and clear secretions hence it is
how to care of the ventilated patient constant focused attention is required for the patient on mechanical ventilatory support a good understanding
describe the term humidification dry gases result in the loss of ciliary activity of the mucosa of the airway and can lead to mucosal damage as well
explain the term tracheostomy if the duration of mechanical ventilation is likely to be prolonged it is wise to do an early tracheostomy otherwise a
what is weaning from mechanical ventilationit is crucial to get the timing just right as to when to discontinue mechanical ventilation and extubate
what is pressure support ventilation psvin a spontaneously breathing patient each breath may be augmented with a preset level of pressure the extent
describe pressure controlled ventilation pcv this is a pressure cycled mode machine delivers a set pressure - the tidal volume generated depends on
describe assist control ventilation acv the machine delivers a set tidal volume at the set rate besides each time the patient breathes on his own a
explain the modes of ventilationin general mechanical ventilation can be done to deliver a set tidal volume volume controlled or a set pressure
describe the positive end expiratory pressure peepa positive pressure may be applied at the end of the expiratory phase during mechanical ventilation
descriibe mechanical ventilation and cardiac performance during spontaneous breathing the intrathoracic and intrapulmonary pressures are negative
describe the types of drugs bull induction agent thiopentone fentanyl ketamine midazolam bull suxamethonium 1-2 mgkg is the muscle relaxant of
describe protocol that are used for endotracheal intubation in icu intubation is a three person procedure skilled assistance is mandatorybull top end
explain intubation and ventilation if supplemental oxygen therapy or non-invasive ventilation do not help the next step would be to intubate and
explain ventilation nivthis refers to the use of mechanical ventilatory support without the use of an endotracheal tube niv may be by the application
explain fixed performance system in oxygen therapyfixed performance systems these devices are capable of delivering a fixed preset concentration of
what devices used for oxygen therapyvariable performance systems with these devices the fio2 would vary depending on the patients breathing pattern
explain oxygen therapyin respiratory supportoxygen is given to correct hypoxemia an initial high concentration of oxygen fio2 is given while the
explain asystole and pulseless electrical activity pea the outcomes from these rhythms are generally much worse than for vtvf unless a readily
what is sodium bicarbonatethe administration of bicarbonate may be considered if the ph remains below 71 or if hyperkalemia or tricyclic
explain antiarrhythmic drugsamiodarone may be considered in vtvf that is refractory to shock it might be given if the third shock is not successful
explain vasopressindrug termas a single bolus of 40 u vasopressin has been recommended as an alternative to epinephrine in vfpulseless vt refractory