Terminology
Acute
Sudden Onset
The A in ABG stands for this
Arterial
Ratio of Compressions to Breaths when a patient is not intubated
30:2
QID
4x a day
A handheld device, used to encourage patients to take deep breaths and expand their lungs
Incentive Spirometer
Cyan/o
Blue
The test used to determine if collateral circulation is adequate
Allen’s Test
The ABC of CPR
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
This is used to add rigidity to an ETT during intubation
Stylet
Bradypnea
Abnormally slow rate of breathing
Classification of a blood pH below 7.35
Acidotic / Acidosis
The number of breaths given per minute when the patient has an advanced airway
8-10 breaths per minute
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
The type of suction system used with an intubated patient
Closed suction system
Contra-
Against
The minimum amount of time pressure should be held after a femoral arterial blood draw
15 Minutes
What ROSC stands for
Return Of Spontaneous Circulation
CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
This is used to monitor cuff pressures on Endotracheal and Tracheostomy tubes
Manometer
Thoraco
Chest
PaO2 value that is considered Moderate Hypoxemia
40-60mmHg
Ventricular Fibrillation or Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia
NKA
No Known Allergies
5-10lpm