Exam (elaborations)
NIPPV Lab exam with complete solutions 2024_2025.
- Course
- Institution
NIPPV Lab exam with complete solutions 2024_2025.
[Show more]
Content preview
NIPPV Lab exam with complete solutions2024/2025
Identify the advantages for using non-invasive ventilation vs. invasive ventilation
- ANSWER-- Ability to ventilate without an artificial airway
- Reduce risk of VAP, infection, barotrauma, tracheal damage
- Reduce LOS/costs
- Good option for patients and/or families with DNR, DNI, or religious/personal
objections to intubation
- Prevent ventilator dependency (COPD pts)
Describe what the "Rate" setting is used for - ANSWER-backup rate used to
minimize the WOB and provide "some" level of PaCO2 reduction
Identify the functions/indications for the IPAP setting - ANSWER-(Delivered
during inspiration) Ventilation - used to stabilize PaCO2, relieve dyspnea, or
reduce the use of accessory muscles. Adjusting IPAP affects Pressure Support,
which is the primary variable controlling PaCO2.
Identify the functions/indications for the EPAP setting - ANSWER-(EPAP pressure
is held during the end of expiration) - used to increase FRC and improve
oxygenation in patients with decreased compliance or shunting; decrease use of
accessory muscles for patients with intrinsic PEEP; manage upper airway
obstruction in OSA
Initial IPAP setting - ANSWER-Set 3-5 cmH2O above EPAP; increase IPAP in 2
cmH2O increments to desired level based on clinical indicators
Initial EPAP setting - ANSWER-2-5 cmH2O based on device being used; adjust
EPAP in small increments (2-5 cmH2O) to desired level based on clinical
indicators
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller tuition. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
72042 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now