Normal Values
What is normal PaCO2?
35-45 mmHg
What is the amount of air exhaled after a normal exhalation called?
ERV
CPPV may cause this to happen to CO and BP
Decrease
80-100 Torr
Normal PaO2
What type of drug is Aminophylline?
Methyl Xanthine
What is normal HR?
60-100 bpm
What is the maximum amount of air exhaled after a maximum inhalation called?
VC
pH decrease
CO2 increase
HCO3 increase
P.C. Resp. Acid
Normal NIF
-80 to -100 cm H2O
Give an example of a sympathomimetic drug used in respiratory care
any bronchodilator
What is normal HCO3?
24-26 mEq/L
ERV + RV =
FRC
Sanz electrode measures this
pH
Acceptable normal NIF for weaning
-20 cm H2O
What are actions of steroids?
Anti-inflammatory
What is normal VE?
5-10 Lpm
What is the volume of gas moved in or out of the lungs in a normal breath called?
VT
Used to measure FIO2 with polarographic analyzers
Clark Electrode
Normal VD/VT
.2-.4
Name 2 ways to manufacture Oxygen:
1. Photosynthesis
2. Electrolysis
3. Fractional Distillation
4. Laboratory Method
What is the normal PaO2 in blood?
80-100 mmHg
IC + FRC =
TLC
An air bubble in a Room Air Blood gas will change what values and how?
increase PaO2 and decrease PaCO2
Acceptable AaDO2 for weaning
< 350 mmHg on 100%
Mast cell inhibitor
Cromolyn Sodium