Ch.1&3 Pilbeams HW Flashcards

1
Q

The highest pressure recorded at the end of inspiration is called ________________ or __________________.

A

Peak pressure or peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)

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2
Q

The pressure at which expiration ends is called _____________________.

A

Baseline pressure

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3
Q

When end expiratory pressure is above atmospheric pressure, this is called ________________.

A

PEEP

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4
Q

The pressure required to overcome the elastic recoil of the lungs is known as ________________ and is measured on a mechanically ventilated patient by _________________________.

A

Pplat; selecting an inspiratory pause or inflation hold maneuver

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5
Q

What are the two types of forces that oppose inflation of the lungs?

A

Elastic or frictional forces

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6
Q

List two factors that determine the way the inspiratory volume is delivered.

A

• The structural design of the vent
• The mode set by the clinician

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7
Q

List two synonyms for pressure controlled ventilation.

A

• Pressure targeted ventilation
• Pressure ventilation

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8
Q

List two synonyms for volume-controlled ventilation.

A

• Volume targeted ventilation
• Volume ventilation

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9
Q

During pressure controlled breaths, the compliance and resistance of a patient’s lungs change. What happens to volume and flow?

A

The volume and flow waveforms will vary

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10
Q

If during volume controlled breaths the patient’s lung compliance decreases, what will happen to the peak inspiratory pressure?

A

It will increase because the pressure waveform varies with changes in lung characteristics

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