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Aerosol Therapy Lab
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Question | Answer |
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2 Indications of Aerosol Therapy | 1-Induce Sputum 2-Administer Meds |
4 Hazards of Aerosol Therapy | 1-Bronchospasm 2-Hypothermia 3-Overhydration 4-Tracheal Lavage |
Device that turns Electrical energy into Mechanical energy | Ultra Sonic Nebulizer |
Determines Frequency | Particle Size |
Determines Amplitude | RCP |
Purpose of Vortan Heart Nebulizer | To provide continuous administration of aerosolized medication. |
Purpose of HHN/SVN | To deliver medication. |
2 Indications of Humidity Therapy | 1-Humidify Dry Theraputic Gases 2-Provide 100% body humidity of inspired gases for a pt with ETT or Trache Tube |
1 Contraindication of humidity therapy | An HME is contraindicated with a pt with thick, copious, or bloody secretions. |
Calculate Total Flow | 100-FIO2/FIO2-RA=____ratio then add ratio and x liter flow=____(l/m?) |
Calculate Humidity Deficit | 44-mg/l=____mg/l then mg/l/44=____x100=____% |
How to instruct pt to take an SVN | Moderate slow deep breaths with 2-3sec. hold on end inspiration |
SVN l/m flow range | 6-8 l/m |
Most important factor affecting that effects the humidity of a gas | Temperature |