21 results
Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L
of flow) Face Mask ... FiO2: 40 - 60% Device ... respiratory #support #devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #comparison
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... Variable devices ... NRB) • Venturi Mask ... #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Nonrebreather Mask ... BiPAP) • Venturi Mask ... Delivery #Methods #devices ... #respiratory #pulmonary ... #management
Oxygen Delivery Devices - Comparison
Low Flow:
 • Nasal cannula (1-6L, 24-40% FiO2)
 • Face mask (5-10L,
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... - Comparison Low ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #Comparison #table ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Cardiac Event Monitoring Devices - Compared
Ambulatory ECG (Hotter):
 • Advantages: Continuous recording, records asx events, all
Event Monitoring Devices ... invasive Commercial Devices ... Event #Monitoring #Devices ... #Comparison #cardiology ... #management #holter
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Blood Pressure, Pulmonary ... Dobutamine 2-20 mcg ... Epinephrine 0-20 mcg ... Pharmacology #Effect #Management ... #Comparison #Inotropes
Oxygen Delivery by Device

Nasal Cannula 
• Indicated for low-flow, low-percentage supplemental oxygen. 
• Flow rate of
Oxygen Delivery by Device ... Venturi Mask (venti-mask ... Delivery #FiO2 #Pulmonary ... #Equipment #Devices ... #Management
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
forced air → use device ... Unintentionally removing device ... check air filter, device ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management ... #problems #pulmonary
Cardiac Event Monitors - Heart Monitor Comparison
 - Holter - 24-48 hrs
Heart Monitor Comparison ... Cardiac Telemetry (MCT ... #cardiac #cardiology ... #holter #cardiology ... #management #selection
Mechanical Cardiac Support Devices Compared
Cannula Size - Insertion Technique - Haemodynarnic Support
IABP:
 • Afterload: Reduced
 •
Cardiac Support Devices ... Cardiac #Support #Devices ... #Comparison #cardiology ... #management