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Cardiac Event Monitoring Devices - Compared
Ambulatory ECG (Hotter):
 • Advantages: Continuous recording, records asx events, all
Ambulatory ECG ... • Advantages: Longer ... detect various arrhythmias ... #Comparison #cardiology ... #management #holter
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... tight-fitting mask (e.g ... • FiO2 ~80% Nick ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
BI-Vent) - Inverse ... ratio ventilation (e.g ... combine w/ PS Nick ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... CV disease - Arrhythmia ... medical and surgical management