Fccn cardiac concepts - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the preload? how wet or dry a patient is What hemodynamic is the right heart preload? central venous pressure cvp What hemodynamic is the left heart preload? pulmonary capillary wedge pressure pcwp What does a high preload indicate? fluid overload What is the treatment for high preload? take fluid away with lasix, vasodilators or blood What does a low preload indicate? fluid defecit What is the treatment for low preload? give fluids with crstyalloids,...

How can you assess cardiac perfusion? oxygenation/ventilation, pulses, b/p, skin, kidneys and sensorium how do you assess oxygenation? spO2, RR, breathing how do you assess ventilation? PaCO2, how fast/deep a patient breathes patient breathing slow and deep means? CO2 buildup What is the normal MAP? 70-105 mmHg What is an inadequate MAP? <60 What is the pressure on the arterial wall during ventricular contraction? systolic bp What is the pressure on t...

FCCN II: cardiac concepts

FCCN II: CARDIAC CONCEPTS WITH 32 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS