CV 10 - Swan waveforms Flashcards
1
Q
Where to measure PCWP? (spontaneously breathing)
A
end-expiration
2
Q
Where to measure sPAP? (spontaneously breathing)
A
end-expiration
3
Q
Where to measure dPAP? (spontaneously breathing)
A
end-expiration
4
Q
Tx for electrical storm (repeated ventricular arrhythmias) refractory to initial anti-arrhythmic Tx (e.g. amiodarone)
A
Propranolol
5
Q
Tx for “electrical storm” in Brugada syndrome
A
Isoproterenol
6
Q
IVC measurement only counts if _____ or _____.
A
Breathing unassisted; or passively ventilated at > 8 mL/kg IBW
7
Q
Pulse pressure variation only counts if Vt ≥
A
10 mL/kg IBW
