Hemodynamic Monitoring Flashcards
At what value would you expect to see cardiogenic shock?
In cardiogenic shock, the value will fall below:
1.8 L/min/m2
Your patient presents with a systolic blood pressure of 90 with a heart rate of 125. What is this indicative of?
Circulatory collapse and shock!
Shock Index: Heart Rate (HR) ÷ Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
125 ÷ 90 = 1.38
** a value of > 0.9 is an early sign of circulatory collapse and shock **
When is the RVP measurement taken?
The Right Ventricular Pressure (RVP) measurement is taken only during insertion.
During transport, you inflate the PAC balloon to assess the PAWP. Prior to deflation, you get distracted with an unrelated monitoring device alarm. You realize after 10 minutes that the balloon has been left inflated. What has likely occurred to the patient?
Pulmonary infarction secondary to continuous, prolong wedging.
** inflation should no last longer than 15 seconds **
In patients with a Pulmonary Artery Catheter, what should you ask for PRIOR to initiating transport?
Prior to initiating transport, you should ask for a current wedge pressure
PAWP - Pulmonary Arterial Wedge Pressure
PCWP - Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
PAOP - Pulmonary Occlusion Wedge Pressure
“Wedge” Pressure
Measuring a patient’s ejection fraction (EF) is an analysis of ___________.
Cardiac contractility -
Measuring a patient’s ejection fraction (EF) is an analysis of cardiac contractility.
What are acceptable sites for Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) insertion?
Acceptable sites for Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) insertion are:
- Right Jugular Vein (preferred)
- Subclavian Vein
- Femoral Vein
- Antecubital vein
What is the pressure you should inflate the IV pressure bag to to insure adequate infusion with the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC)?
300 mmHg is the pressure you should inflate the IV pressure bag to to insure adequate infusion with the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC).
this ensures accurate pressure readings
What is considered a standard RVP?
Right Ventricular Pressure -
Systolic: 15 - 30 mmHg
Diastolic: 0 - 8 mmHg
During insertion of a PAC, the patient rapidly presents with decreasing blood pressure and increased heart rate, resulting in the onset shock which ultimately leads to cardiac arrest. What do you suspect happened?
Right Ventricle Perforation
** Pulmonary Artery Catheter **
What will likely occur if the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) transducer is placed/mounted in a position higher then the phlebostatic axis?
The pressure will be falsely low if the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) transducer is placed/mounted in a position higher then the phlebostatic axis.
inverse reaction
What are some conditions that will likely increase the oxygen demand of patients.
Conditions that will likely increase the oxygen demand of patients:
1. Fever (each rise of one degree C will increase demand by 10%) 2. Severe Infection (60% increase) 3. Skeletal Injuries (10-30% increase) 4. Work of Breathing (40% increase) 5. Burns (100% increase) 6. Shivering (50-100% increase) 7. Agitation (18% increase)
When should you “zero” the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) transducer?
- Whenever a reading is taken
- Insertion
- Change in patient’s position
What is the normal approximate value for adult urine output?
The normal approximate value for adult urine output is:
0.5 ml/kg/hr
used as a surrogate of kidney perfusion
What is a normal range value for the Shock Index?
Shock Index Range:
0.5 - 0.7
> 0.9 is an early sign of circulatory collapse and shock
You patient has a long history of pulmonary hypertension. The current PAWP is 10 mmHg? What do you suspect?
The Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP) at this time is within normal, standard limits.
Standard Range Value: 4 - 12 mmHg
Your patient has been administered 2 doses of 400 mcg NTG/SL. How would you expect the CVP to respond?
The central Venous Pressure would (most likely) decrease as Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) is decreased.
What does the PAC “C” wave, commonly found at the dicrotic notch indicate?
Closure of the tricuspid valve
Regarding a patient presenting with shock, why is hemodynamic monitoring so important?
Hemodynamic monitoring allows for providers to identify the root cause(s) of the patient’s shock.
- Hypovolemic
- Neurogenic
- Septic
- Cardiogenic
- Anaphylactic
What is the preferred entry site for the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC)?
The preferred entry site for the Swan Ganz Pulmonary Artery Catheter (PAC) is:
The RIGHT external jugular
_________ is the amount of blood that goes back to the heart and is present before each contraction.
Preload is the amount of blood that goes back to the heart and is present before each contraction.
The IV flush bag should maintain a constant pressure of ______ to remain effective and reduce dampening of the PAC waveform.
300 mmHg
How does inotropic stimulation affect cardiac output (CO)?
Inotropic stimulation results in an elevated cardiac output.
** Inotropic - increasing the force of contraction **
CO = Stroke Volume (SV) x Heart Rate (HR)
What is the calculation to determine Cardiac Index?
Cardiac Output (CO) ÷ Body Surface Area (BSA)
[HR x SV] ÷ [(Height in cm x kg)] ÷ 3600
Normal Value: 2.5 - 4 L/min/m2