ICU

Question 1

RASS SCORE

Answer 1

denotes level of sedation ranging from -5 to +4 (un-rousable to combative) and can also identify safety concerns or barriers to mobilisation.

Question 2

Dejonhe Criteria

Answer 2

1. open/close your eyes
2. Look at me
3. poke out your tongue
4. nod your head
5. raise your eyebrows
   minimum of 3/5 is deemed for the pt to be awake

Question 3

PFIT

Answer 3

is one ICU specific outcome measure which assesses isolate strength, conditioning as well as functional status. (/12)
includes STS, MOS and upper/lower limb strength testing

Question 4

Indications for a tracheotomy

Answer 4

• prolonged mechanical ventilation
• unable to expectorate copious secretions
• unable to protect upper airways
• upper airway obstruction
• protect from aspiration

Question 5

ready for decannulation?

Answer 5

• ideally, alert and responsiveness
• tolerating cuff deflation
• stable o2
• not requiring mechanical ventilation
• no new CXR changes
• able to manage secretions and cough

Question 6

mechanical ventilation
- positive pressure ventillation
-negative pressure ventilation

Answer 6

Mechanical Ventilation is a method to mechanically assist or replace spontaneous breathing.
- Positive Pressure Ventilation: gas is pushed into the trachea/lungs
- Negative Pressure: gas is essentially sucked into the lungs