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OverviewPressure / TimeFlow / TimeVolume / TimePressure / VolumeFlow / VolumePlethysmography. Objectives. Waveforms provide immediate visual feedback of the pt/vent interaxBedside assessment is essenxl, however waveforms can clue you into abnormalities prior to their clinical presentationM
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1. RC 171: Unit X Ventilator Graphics
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Pressure / Time
Flow / Time
Volume / Time
Pressure / Volume
Flow / Volume
Plethysmography Objectives
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Waveforms provide immediate visual feedback of the pt/vent interax
Bedside assessment is essenxl, however waveforms can clue you into abnormalities prior to their clinical presentation
Mastering ventilator graphics takes experience, but it saves time in the future & improves pt care as well
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4. Y axis – Pressure X axis – Time A-B = Inspirax B – C = Expirax MAP = Area under curve PIP = Max insp Pressure PEEP = baseline Pressure Pressure / Time Curves - Overview