ICU Monitoring and ECG Applications

A procedure to monitor heart filling pressures and mixed venous oxygen saturation.

Occurs when an inflated balloon moves over the catheter tip, causing pressure issues.

Areas defined by airway and vascular pressure relationships affecting catheter position.

Measurement technique using thermistor-tipped catheter to assess heart output.

Abnormal fast heart rhythms that can be detected during catheterization.

The change in frequency of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the source of the wave.

The frequency at which a system naturally oscillates with the greatest amplitude.

A parameter that measures the ability of a system to dissipate energy, affecting oscillation decay.

Flexible connecting tubing that can absorb pressure waves, increasing damping.

A device with two crystals for continuously transmitting and receiving ultrasound waves.

Determining the speed of moving blood cells based on the frequency of reflected ultrasound waves.

Adjustment made to account for the angle of the doppler effect during flow measurement.

Underestimation of systolic pressure and overestimation of diastolic pressure due to excessive damping.

Systems that oscillate with less damping, producing larger peak oscillations.

Substance used to couple ultrasonic waves to tissue for better sound transmission.

The use of ECG to assess heart activity, particularly for myocardial ischemia risk.

An electrocardiographic lead placement that enhances P-wave voltage recognition.

Electrode placement along the anterior axillary line, used for detecting ischemia.

Identifying low potassium levels during treatments like diabetic ketoacidosis via ECG.

Layer of skin with high electrical resistance that can be reduced before electrode placement.

Electrodes typically use silver-silver chloride gel for monitoring ECG signals.

Issues arising from technical errors or faulty equipment during electrocardiography.

Cleaning the skin to remove oils and dead cells before electrode placement.

Electrodes placed in the esophagus, better for arrhythmia detection but hard to use in awake patients.

Monitoring to detect and aid in managing abnormalities in ICU patients.

A specific configuration for routine ECG monitoring to reduce noise.

Real-time monitoring of heart rate, arrhythmias, and pacemaker function.

Different bandwidth settings for ECG based on purpose; diagnostic has wider bandwidth.

Irregular heartbeats that can be detected through ECG monitoring.

A condition that may be detected during ECG monitoring, indicating reduced blood flow to the heart.

Specific instances where ECG monitoring is applied, such as after surgery or trauma.

A condition where rapid pressure changes cause oscillations within the system.

A condition that decreases the frequency response, leading to slow reactions to pressure changes.

The frequency at which a system naturally oscillates without external forces.

A test performed to assess the blood supply of the hand prior to arterial catheterization.

Problems occurring due to vascular procedures, such as arterial occlusion.

Blockage of an artery that can lead to insufficient blood flow.

The preferred artery for invasive blood pressure monitoring due to ease of access.

Adverse effects resulting from the use of catheters, including infections and occlusions.

Women have a lower incidence of arterial thrombosis compared to men; thrombi in women are often temporary.