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What is the primary purpose of setting the trigger sensitivity in Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)?

  • To lower the peak and mean airway pressures compared to Volume Control Ventilation (VCV)
  • To compensate for leaks in the ventilator circuit
  • To control the rate, volume, and inspiratory time of the patient's breathing
  • To ensure the ventilator responds to inspiratory effort without auto-cycling due to artifactual changes in airway pressure (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a key advantage of Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)?

  • Patient controls rate, volume, and inspiratory time
  • Synchrony between patient and ventilator
  • Can compensate for leaks in the ventilator circuit
  • Delivers a consistent minute ventilation regardless of changes in respiratory drive (correct)

    • What is the recommended approach to setting the pressure support level in PSV?

  • Decrease the pressure support level until the desired tidal volume is achieved
  • Increase the pressure support level until the desired tidal volume is achieved
  • Adjust the pressure support level based on the patient's exhaled tidal volume (correct)
  • Maintain a constant pressure support level throughout the ventilation

    • Which patient population is Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) particularly useful for?

    <p>Patients with morbid obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key disadvantage of Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)?

    <p>High inspiratory flow can cause patient discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of patient-ventilator asynchrony during Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)?

    <p>Increased airflow obstruction (e.g., COPD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) during procedures like MAC, inhalation induction, and fiber-optic intubation?

    <p>To improve patient comfort and tolerance of the procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of inappropriate triggering during Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)?

    <p>Changes in lung compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) compared to Volume Control Ventilation (VCV)?

    <p>Allows the patient to control their own rate, volume, and inspiratory time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of using Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) in obese patients?

    <p>Decreases the functional residual capacity (FRC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about capnography is correct?

    <p>Capnography can detect airway obstruction, apnea, extubation, and incompetent valves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the resistance to airflow during mechanical ventilation?

    <p>The ratio of the change in driving pressure to the change in flow rate (cm H2O/L/s).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pressure-volume loops is correct?

    <p>The slope of the pressure-volume loop represents the compliance of the respiratory system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In volume control ventilation (VCV), what happens if the inspiratory flow rate is set too high?

    <p>The TV is reached before the end of inspiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pressure control ventilation (PCV) is correct?

    <p>PCV is used when the goal is to avoid high airway pressures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)?

    <p>It ensures a minimum amount of ventilation without requiring manual ventilation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In mandatory minute ventilation, how does the ventilator adjust the amount of ventilatory support?

    <p>By monitoring the exhaled volume and adjusting the tidal volume accordingly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about pressure support ventilation (PSV) is correct?

    <p>In PSV, the patient's spontaneous breaths are supported by a preset inspiratory pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about flow-volume loops is correct?

    <p>Expiration is an active process that reflects the elastic recoil of the lung and chest wall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor should trigger sensitivity in Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) respond to?

    <p>Inspiratory effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) considered useful in obese patients?

    <p>It improves gas exchange and ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of setting the pressure support level too low in PSV?

    <p>Decreased delivered volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of PSV distinguishes it from Volume Control Ventilation (VCV)?

    <p>Patient-controlled inspiratory time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation can lead to asynchrony during Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) in patients with COPD?

    <p>Airflow obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the disadvantages of Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) related to respiratory drive?

    <p>Unpredictable delivered minute ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can high inspiratory flow in PSV cause patient discomfort?

    <p>It leads to unpredictable tidal volumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature that PSV shares with synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)?

    <p>Patient-controlled rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of PSV inappropriately triggered by cardiac contractions?

    <p>Dangerous changes in minute ventilation delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does PSV compensate for leaks according to the text?

    <p>To an extent, but not completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the inspiratory time during Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV) when the respiratory rate is increased?

    <p>The inspiratory to expiratory (I:E) ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the flow-volume loop is correct?

    <p>The expiratory limb reflects the elastic recoil of the lung and chest wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Mandatory Minute Ventilation (MMV), how does the ventilator adjust the tidal volume and respiratory rate to achieve the set minute ventilation?

    <p>Adjusts both tidal volume and respiratory rate based on the exhaled volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about capnography is correct?

    <p>Capnography can assess the patient's metabolism, circulation, and ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV), what is the primary reason for setting a maximum inspiratory flow rate when lung compliance is poor?

    <p>To avoid overshooting the target pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) is correct?

    <p>The ventilator adjusts the mandatory breaths to achieve the set respiratory rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the pressure-volume loop is correct?

    <p>The slope of the loop represents the compliance of the respiratory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV), what is the primary purpose of setting the trigger sensitivity?

    <p>To prevent auto-triggering and ensure patient synchrony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the resistance to airflow during mechanical ventilation is correct?

    <p>Resistance is calculated as the ratio of driving pressure to flow rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) is correct?

    <p>The inspiratory pressure is maintained throughout the entire inspiratory phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Capnography & Ventilation Waveforms

    • Capnometry measures CO2 in a gas mixture to monitor correct placement of ETT or LMA and until airway is removed.
    • It is standard of care for every patient receiving anesthesia, or moderate to deep sedation.
    • Used during MAC & sedation to assess metabolism, circulation, ventilation, and detect airway obstruction, apnea, extubation, and incompetent valves.
    • ETCO2 is usually 2-5 torr < PaCO2.

    Resistance

    • Resistance is the ratio of change in driving pressure to change in flow rate (cm H2O/L/s).
    • Raw = (PIP-Pplat)/Flow.
    • Total airway resistance is peak – plateau pressure, normally 2-5 cm H2O.
    • May differ between inspiration & expiration due to tube diameter, secretions, and bronchoconstriction.

    Spirometry Loops

    • Graphic representation of the dynamic relationship of 2 variables during inspiration & exhalation.
    • Types of loops: Pressure-Volume Loop, Flow-Volume Loop.
    • Pressure-Volume Loop: Volume on vertical axis, pressure on horizontal; Slope = compliance.
    • Flow-Volume Loop: Volume on horizontal axis, flow on vertical axis; TV is point where flow returns to zero.

    Ventilation Modes

    • Volume Control Ventilation (VCV)
      • Most common mode.
      • Preset TV delivered.
      • CRNA controls TV, RR, MV independent of patient.
      • Flow rate is constant during inspiration.
    • Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV)
      • Used to avoid high airway pressure.
      • Provides ventilation at lower pressures than VCV.
      • Fixed I:E ratio.
      • examples: obese patients, lung injuries, single-lung ventilation, airway leak.
    • Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV)
      • Synchronizes ventilator-delivered breaths with patient’s spontaneous respirations.
      • Provider sets RR and Vt.
      • I:E ratio not required.
      • Helps transition from controlled to spontaneous ventilation.
    • Mandatory Minute Ventilation
      • Method of mechanical ventilation.
      • Amount of ventilatory support automatically adjusted to reach set MV.
      • Ventilator monitors exhaled volume.
    • Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV)
      • Provides pressure support throughout inspiratory phase.
      • Pressure waveform has a square shape.
      • In pure PSV mode, patient can become apneic.
      • Provider sets trigger sensitivity and inspiratory pressure (usually from 5 to 10 cm H2O).

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