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Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #PFT #PFTs #Interpretation ... #asthma #COPD
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Happening: - The pt ... Thus, the pt determines ... support. 0/6 = CPAP ... Pressure #Support #mechanical ... #Ventilation #pulmonary
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
lowest amount of work ... no significant pulmonary ... with ARDS, COPD, asthma ... different mode - If pt ... Adaptive #Support #Mechanical
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
sedation • Increases functional ... pressures • Decreases work ... improves ventilation CPAP ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary