Tanks
What are the safety systems for the H and E tanks?
H- American Standard Safety system
E- Pin index safety systems
You put a pt on a 3L NC. 15 mins later Dr wants you to assess pt. How would you do that?
check pulse ox, RR, BS, WOB, color.
what are some things that make masks not ideal for pts?
can cause pressure sores, they are uncomfortable, pt can't eat, they are easily taken off.
What is the adult dosage for Albuterol (SVN)?
2.5mg
what is the factor for the H tank?
3.14
NC because the simple mask must be on at least 5L.
What is the definition of a high flow device?
High flow devices deliver a precise FiO2 and met or exceed the patient's inspiratory demand.
What is another name for Budesinde?
Pulmicort
color, label, stamp
add a peep valve starting at 5cmH20
calibrate it, change batteries, change fuel cell
What are the names of the drugs in Advair?
Flovent & Serevent or
Fluticasone & Salmeterol
cool, well ventilated room
near same contents and full or empty separate
chained to wall or in a cart
cap on
no smoking sign posted
Your pt is doing their SVN. You notice that there is a continuous mist coming out the end. How would you correct?
Pt is breathing through their nose. Tell pt to breathe in and out through their mouth.
What are the indications of O2 therapy?
Acute MI
Short term therapy or surgical intervention
Severe Trauma
Suspected hypoxemia
Documented hypoxemia (PaO2 < 60 mmHg, SaO2 < 90 %)
When would you use xopenex?
what should you do before attaching regulators?
Crack tank, inspect stem
Your pt is doing the IS and is complaining of dizziness. How do you fix it?
Tell the pt to slow down they are hyperventilating
How do you make the NRB a PRB?
Remove the middle flap
Name a mucolytic
Mucomyst, dornase alpha,