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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... (restrictive component ... #Interpretation
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Ventilation Summary ... do some of the work ... means the patient ↑work ... #mechanical #Ventilation ... #pulmonary
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Adaptive Pressure Ventilation ... patients - The more work ... does the less support ... or neurogenic breathing ... #management #pulmonary
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Selecting Respiratory Support ... the patient's work ... of breathing, thereby ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
and spontaneous breathing ... pressures • Decreases work ... of breathing by ... improving pulmonary ... #management #pulmonary
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
ASV - Adaptive Support ... lowest amount of work ... no significant pulmonary ... different mode - If pt ... #pulmonary
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Ensure adequate ventilation ... Ameliorate increased work ... of breathing; provide ... pressure (PEEP) for pulmonary ... of breathing