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Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Pathophysiology ... degrees • Chills, night ... CXR upright or lat ... #pulmonary #differential
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
not tolerate a tight-fitting ... A venturi mask uses ... specified flow rate ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical ... Parameters: 1) Rate ... correct pressure to deliver ... target volume Casey ... Ventilation #management #pulmonary
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... • Delivers a set ... by selecting a rate ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
each breath) 2) Rate ... hyperventilated Assess ... of support for delivered ... breaths Casey ... Adaptive #Support #Mechanical