Methods Critical Care Exam With Correct Answers

Hemodynamics of septic shock {Ans: -CO/CI; INCREASED -RAP/PAP/PAOP; decreased -SVR; decreased -SVO2; INCREASED}Pressure Control Ventilation {Ans: Set pressure -Machine is set to deliver a certain pressure over a certain I-time. pressure remains constant Tidal Volume changes as lungs change}SaO2 {Ans: 95-100% percent of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen.}PALS Management of Lower Airway Obstruction {Ans: After ABC... If assisted ventilation is needed provide at a slow rate.}neurogenic shock {Ans: Circulatory failure caused by paralysis of the sympathetic control the size of the blood vessels, leading to widespread dilation; -Hypotension -Bradycardia -Loss of ability to sweat bellow level of injury}PALS Management of Moderate to Severe Asthma {Ans: -Administer O2 for a SpO2 >= 94% NC or NRB -Albuterol via MDI with Spacer or Nebulizer -Continuous Albuterol may be needed -Administer Ipatroprium in combo with the albuterol -Corticosterorids IV -Magnesium Sulfate 25-50mg/Kg via slow IV bolus over 15 to 30 minutes. MAX 2g -Labs as indicated}