1
Q
Regarding mechanical ventilation, what does the acronym IRV stand for?
A
Inverse Ratio Ventilation
2
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Regarding mechanical ventilation, what are two examples of dual-control modes?
A
- PRVC (aka VC+)
- VAPS (Volume Assured Pressure Support)
3
Q
Type 1 vs type 2 respiratory failure?
A
type 1 is hypoxemic. type 2 is hypercapneic.
4
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In what conditions is permissive hypercapnea harmful?
A
Pregnancy, acute cor pulmonale, AMI, increased intracranial pressure
ABIM Critical Care
flashcards
Decks in class (37)
# Cards
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CHEST Questions59
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Hypertensive Emergencies32
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Tachyarrhythmias & ACLS21
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Bradyarrhythmias, Pacing, ICDs25
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Acute Coronary Syndrome19
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Heart Failure & Mechanical Circulatory Support10
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Shock24
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Hemodynamic monitoring17
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CV Board Review Pearls4
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POCUS12
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GI Bleeding, Pancreatitis, C Diff18
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Liver Failure30
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Transfusion & Coagulopathies8
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Heme/Onc Emergencies29
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Extra-Pulmonary Infections41
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Intra-abdominal emergencies6
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Pneumonia13
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Care of Immunocompromised Patient84
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Seizures, Strokes, Intracranial Bleeding36
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Neuromuscular Dz, TBI, Intracranial HTN, Brain death40
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ARDS9
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Obstructive Lung Disease6
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Pulmonary Vascular Disease6
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ECMO2
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Sedation, Delirium & Weaning from Ventilator15
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Airway management & bronchoscopy14
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Mechanical Ventilation4
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Ventilatory Crises1
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AKI, Acid/Base23
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Nutrition7
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Electrolytes20
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Endocrine emergencies18
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Poisoning & Overdose37
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End of Life, Ethics3
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Statistics16
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Trauma & Perioperative Care10
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Hypo-, Hyper-thermia & rhabdomyolysis15
