Significant reduction in intubation rate.11–16 NPPV = noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation. Reprinted with permission from Intensive Care Med.17 NIV and Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure (AHRF): Post extubation Respiratory Failure Given that…
Studies comparing the use of high-frequency oscillation ventilation (HFOV versus conventional mechanical ventilation (MV) in the treatment of children and adults with acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome found…
Reprinted with permission, Rush University Medical Center.
Which statement best describes the underlying concept behind recruitment maneuvers? (a) High volumes initiate recruitment, and high PEEP sustains improved oxygenation (b) High volumes initiate recruitment, and high PEEP maintains…
What are the primary concerns regarding subglottic drainage? (a) Direct tissue trauma (b) Patency of the aspiration port (c) Both A and B (d) None of the above
Omphalocele is covered by a membranous sac. Gastroschisis is not covered. 2) Signs/symptoms/clinical findings (Table 109-1) Table 109-1Abdominal Wall Defects Reproduced from Holzman RS, Mancuso TJ, Polaner DM. A…
Stages of Heart FailureReproduced from Jessup M, Abraham WT, Casey DE, et al. 2009 Focused update: ACCF/AHA guidelines for diagnosis and management of heart failure in adults. J Am Coll…
CaO2, O2 content of arterial blood; CO, cardiac output; DO2, delivery of O2; Hb, hemoglobin; HR, heart rate; SaO2, arterial oxygen saturation; SV, stroke volume. Table 25-1Physiologic Variables and…
Anesthesiologists are most likely to provide neonatal resuscitation when other providers are unavailable or unexpected events occur, such as emergent delivery or difficult neonatal airway. It is helpful to familiarize…
