Jet Ventilation

Question 1

parts of jet ventilation (6)

Answer 1

• needle
• small bore tubing with luer lock
• on/off valve
• pressure gauge
• adjustable pressure regulator
• high pressure hose

Question 2

jet ventilation: ____ tidal volume, _____ respiratory rate

Answer 2

low

high

Question 3

jet ventilation: timing

Answer 3

on for 1 second, off for 2 seconds

passive expiration

Question 4

jet ventilation: flow rates

Answer 4

-up to 60 psi, but do not go above 50

Question 5

jet ventilation: complications

Answer 5

• barotrauma
• SQ emphysema
• gastric distention