RESP 330
CARDIOPULMONARY THERAPEUTICS
OBJECTIVES #1
Weaning Assessments
READING ASSIGNMENTS:
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Kacmarek |
528-33 |
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Egan |
940-2 968-72 |
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Cairo |
204-05 |
AFTER COMPLETING
READING ASSIGNMENTS AND ATTENDING CLASSES THE STUDENT WILL:
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1. |
Explain the
rationale for assessing readiness for weaning |
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2.
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Describe and
demonstrate these functions of Boehringer and Wright respirometers |
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On – off Switch |
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Volume Reset |
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Required Flow
Direction |
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Volume Reading |
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Safe Use |
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Infection control |
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3. |
Explain the flow and accuracy limitations of respirometers and explain ways to minimize these limitations |
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4. |
Explain the value
of each these parameters generally measured in a weaning assessment |
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Vt |
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Vmin |
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BPM |
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VC |
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MIP |
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MVV |
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5. |
Explain the value
of information obtained from measurement or determination of the following
parameters |
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PaO2/FIO2
(P/F) |
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Cstat |
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RSB Index |
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VD/VT |
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P0.1 |
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6. |
Demonstrate the
measurement of V, BPM, Vt, VC, MIP and MVV on intubated persons(Check-off) |
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7. |
Explain how a therapist uses of the information obtained from measurement of ventilatory system parameters in weaning of patients from mechanical ventilation |
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8. |
Explain the value
of serial measurements of weaning parameters |