I&M - Test 1 Flashcards
measured value =
true value + (systmatic + random error)
example of a systematic error
transducer lower than patient producing higher reading; predictable
example of random errors
multiple BP measurements in atrial fibrillation; unpredictable. average repeated reduces these
closeness of agreement between measured and true value
accuracy
the degree of consistency
precision
ability to maintain precision
reproducibility
likelihood an event will be detected
sensitivity
normal = no event indicated
specificity
accuracy formula
(correct / total) x 100
precision formula
(measure-mean) / mean
sensitivity formula
hits / (hits+misses)
specificity
correct rejections / (correct rejections + false alarms)
characteristics of signal
each signal has inherent variability. The distinction between normal and adnormal
mechanics of the sensor
ability to detect the underlying state of the system
mechanics of the artifact rejection
ability to sense degredation in quality of signal and filter out noise
programming by the user
adjustable alarm limits can adjust hit to miss and false alarms and correct alarms
% saturation error in pulse ox
+/- 3% adults. +/- 4% neonate.
% pulse rate variation
+/- 3%
Bland-Altman plot
table for comparison of values in standard deviations from baseline
slow, low frequency component of a signal
drift
rise time
time it takes for instrument to get from 10 to 90% of complete response
frequency response
how well the instrument can reproduce the signal being measured
of harmonic waves needed to produce a box like waveform
5 to 6
the greater the rate of rise or the original waveform
the greater the number of harmonics needed
example of combining harmonics
arterial waveform
Dichrotic notch - what does it mean if it’s closer to the beginning of the waveform?
closer the reading is to the heart
transient increase in aortic pressure upon closure of aortic valve
dichrotic notch
What is the resulting aortic waveform?
the mean pressure
Symbol for freqeuncy
rounded “w”
Hz =
cycles per second (s^-1)
average amplitude of R wave
1 mV
digital horizontal and vertical resolution
sampling rate, diff btw 2 amplitudes
the higher the upstroke of a wave …
the higher the amplification needed to reproduce
Definition of the Nyquist Rate
Space sampling frequency must be greater than twice the maximum frequency. f[s] > 2 x f[max]
Ex. We hear at 22000 hz, so it is reproduced at 44000.
ACGME
accredation council for graduate medical education
APSF
anesthesia patient safety foundation
ACGME - 2 criteria
cognitive and psychomotor skills
cognitive ex
do i need an a line for this case
psychomotor skills
placing an oett tube
ASK goals
attitude, skills, knowledge
when you can be damaged from a complete or incomplete circuit
complete: standing in water helps complete the circuit, lower impedence, and causes further damage
Macroshock (milliA)
defined by 1-6000 mA. Intact skin
1 ma
threshold of perception, tingling
5 mA
accepted maximal harmless current
10-20 mA “let go” current
tetanic contraction of skeletal muscles.
50 mA
pain, fainting, mechanical injury
100-300mA
ventricular fibrillation
6000 mA
defibrillation. sustained ventricular contraction.
Microshock (microA)
defined by 10-100 micro Amps, vascular access (catheters), myocardial lead wires
10 uA
safe current limit for directly applied cardiac equipment
50 uA
max falt condition current for cardiac equipment
100 uA
ventricular fibrillation.
nadir point
50hz - low point of current in which most people can detect. threshold of sensation
point of “cannot let go” for general population
60hz, 8mA
watts =
volts x amps. (w~amp^2)
surface area regarding burns
large area of contact = no burns. small = burns
Current density =
amps / area
properly applied ESU
electrical surgical unit. current density at return plate is low
skin burn temperature
45 C
completed circuit
two contact points
ground prong
round, green, longest of the 3
hot
shorter thin, black
neutral
longer flat, white
which plug has 1 horizontal prong?
high current outlets.
hubbellock devices
lock into outlet. prevents tripping/disconnection
impedence can lower by a factor of 100 by..
operating in a wet environment in nonstandard footwear
Class I electrical outlet:
grounded. use of a fuse that melts disconnecting circuit
Class II outlet
double insulated
Class III outlet
internal power source
Which class at minimum do we use on patients?
Class II
three components of electrosurgical system
hand held probe, ESU, large dispersive electrode
the return pad of the ESU is not
a grounding pad
the right leg lead of an ECG is not
a ground
spark frequencies & effect
wide variety. might make muscle contract @ low spark freq.
What causes a microshock?
Pulmonary artery catheter (V-fib). Central line (A-fib). Risk of electrocution if patient comes in contact with earthed equipment
Capacitive coupling
Allows high frequency to be transmitted. electrical frequencies will be detected. Energy coupled from one circuit to another through an electric field
equipment ground wire
Protect patient. A break in this wire –> entire electrical current conducted to heart. V-fib (100-300 mA)
earthing point
Reference point in which voltages are measured
electrical interference
Interference at a demand node pacemaker from an external electromagnetic field.
inductors
Transmits low frequencies. Resists changes in electrical current
capacitors
Transmit high frequencies, block low. Stores energy in an electric field
isolation transformers
1-1 transformer, voltage on secondary side = first side. limits the connection. no direct connection to power source. 1 for each OR. reduces shock by 30%. Converts grounded power to ungrounded power system on secondary side of transformer
line isolation monitor (LIM)
Measures how much current is going through each line and ground. alarms if voltage goes to ground. Detects fautly equipement plugged into isolated power system
LIM annunciator
electronic signaling device
GFCI
Ground fault circuit interrpters. If excessive current goes to ground, it triggers the fault switch. Measures the current in hot and neutral wires
3 things needed for a fire
oxygen, heat, fuel (oxidizer, ignition source, fuel)
4 combustible gasses
ethers, halo, enflurane, iso
3 combustion supporting gasses
O2 N2O Air
combustion squelching gases
N2 CO2 He
ignition sources
lasers, hot filaments, sparks and arcs, gas compression
difference of conditions needed for explosion vs fire
pressure, temperature. 1 bar (200-500 C) vs 25 bar (3000 C) (fire vs explosion)
clinical ignition sources
surgeons, esu’s lasers
increases molecular speed to allow a reaction to occur
activation energy