modes of ventilation
This mode provides a set number of breaths per minute and a set tidal volume
What is Assist-Control (AC) ventilation?
Delivers oxygen at a flow rate of 1-6 L/min
What is a Nasal Cannula (NC)?
measurement of oxygen saturation of the hemoglobin in the blood
What is pulse oximetry?
This alarm sounds when the ventilator detects a high pressure in the airway
What is a High pressure alarm?
high concentrations of oxygen can result in this severe anti-inflammatory response
What is oxygen toxicity?
This mode allows the patient to breathe spontaneously between mandatory breaths.
What is Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV)?
This mask delivers 40-60% oxygen at 5-10L/min
What is a simple face mask?
This test measures PaO2, PaCo2, HCO3- and pH
This alarm indicates that the ventilator is not delivering the set tidal volume.
What is low-tidal volume alarm? Low pressure
accidental removal of the endotracheal tube (ET tube) during movement or patient self-removal of ET tube
what is Unplanned Extubation?
This mode provides continuous positive airway pressure throughout the respiratory cycle.
What is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)?
This device delivers precise oxygen concentrations and is often used for COPD patients.
What is a venturi mask?
this term describes the use of accessory muscles during breathing
What is respiratory distress?
This alarm sounds when there is a disconnection in the ventilator circuit.
What is a low-pressure alarm?
This life-threatening condition occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall
What is a pneumothorax?
What is Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)?
This mask can deliver up to 100% oxygen at 10-15 L/min and has a reservoir bag that must be inflated
what is a Non-Rebreather Mask (NRM)?
occurs when oxygenation, ventilation or both are inadequate
What is Acute Respiratory Failure?
This alarm sounds when there is a blockage in the ventilator tubing
What is high-pressure alarm?
this condition occurs with advanced COPD, and hypoventilation, characterized by decreases in level of consciousness and can lead to unresponsiveness and respiratory failure
what is hypercapnic respiratory failure?
This setting applies positive pressure to the airway during exhalation to increase oxygenation
What is Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)?
This device can provide up to 100% oxygen with flow rates up to 60L/min
What is High Flow Nasal Cannula?
this condition occurs after direct or indirect lung injury causing widespread inflammation and is characterized by refractory hypoxemia
What is ARDS?
Displacement, Obstruction, Pneumothorax, and Equipment failure
What is DOPE?
This potential complication for ventilated patents occur through increased pressure in the airway damaging tissue in the lungs
What is Barotrauma?