Ventilator Managment Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 12 clues. Answers range from 4 to 28 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
How Deep the breath is (between 2 and 12ml/kg)
How many times the patient breathes in 1 minute
Fraction of inspired oxygen (Can be set @ 0.21(room air) to 1 (100%)
Amount of pressure left in the lungs after exhalation to keep the alveoli from collapsing
The speed at which the air is delivered to the lungs
The change in pressure of flow that tells the ventilator that the patient is attempting to take a spontaneous breath
The amount of pressure given to help decrease the work of breathing on a spontaneous breath
How much air (L/Min) is moved in 1 minute (tidal volume x Respiratory Rate (normal is 5-10l/min)
Time spent in inspiration compared to time spent in expiration (normal is 1:2-1:3, longer in patients with COPD or asthma)
The highest pressure achieved during inspiration
The average pressure in the airways over the entire breath cycle (inspiration and expiration)
Patient is having difficulty breathing through the ventilator. Can be caused by inappropriate settings, particularly flow or sensitivity, sever anziety, or abnormal breathing patterns.
