Research Week 3.2

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What is one of the applications of the NM3 mentioned in the text?

Measuring body temperature non-invasively

Measuring blood pressure non-invasively

Measuring respiratory rate non-invasively

Measuring cardiac output non-invasively (correct)

What was traditionally used as a tracer gas in the Fick equation to determine cardiac output?

Helium

Nitrogen

Oxygen (correct)

Carbon dioxide

What method was historically used to measure cardiac output invasively?

Thermal dilution using a swan GANS catheter (correct)

Bioelectrical impedance analysis

Non-invasive pulse oximetry

Transesophageal echocardiography

What is one reason for the diminished use of swan GANS catheters for measuring cardiac output?

The complexity and invasiveness of the procedure Signup and view all the answers

What improvement does the text suggest for determining cardiac output?

A better non-invasive method Signup and view all the answers

What principle was used to measure cardiac output with thermal dilution?

Principle of heat transfer Signup and view all the answers

What gas was used as the tracer in traditional measurement of cardiac output?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of using swan GANS catheters for measuring cardiac output?

Invasiveness and complexity of the procedure Signup and view all the answers

What does NM3 enable that was previously achieved through swan GANS catheters?

Non-invasive measurement of cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the diminishing use of swan GANS catheters for cardiac output measurement?

Advancements in less invasive and complex methods Signup and view all the answers

In the context of measuring cardiac output, what modified Fick equation uses carbon dioxide as a tracer gas?

Fick equation with carbon dioxide as a tracer gas Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred tracer gas used by NM3 to derive a cardiac output measurement?

Carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

In the data sheet mentioned, how many sets of cardiac output measurements are recorded?

Two sets Signup and view all the answers

What is used to find out the standard deviation and perform a t-test for any changes in cardiopulmonary variables?

Excel spreadsheet Signup and view all the answers

What source is recommended for obtaining informed decisions based on the best available scientific evidence?

The Cochrane Library Signup and view all the answers

What type of care did the ALS patients require according to the article?

Chronic, clinically complex care Signup and view all the answers

What type of team structure was impeding the progress in responding to patients' health care needs?

Multidisciplinary team structure Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe teams that identify complex issues that patients have so that all team members work on specific issues together?

Transdisciplinary teams Signup and view all the answers

According to the article, which library provides systematic reviews that can be used to inform and design protocols?

Cochrane Library Signup and view all the answers

'Role release' is an important aspect of which type of team structure according to the article?

'Transdisciplinary' team structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of role release in the context of patient care?

To increase the efficiency of patient care delivery by allowing practitioners to provide specific services at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue with the previous model of care before the introduction of the transdisciplinary model?

Inability to address the needs of ALS patients efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What change in patient survival rates is observed after the introduction of the transdisciplinary model of care?

Significant increase in survival rates Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons for the delay in subsequent spirometry for patients in rural areas?

Transportation difficulties for patients traveling to the hospital Signup and view all the answers

What did the transdisciplinary team recommend to address the difficulty faced by ALS patients in rural areas?

Performing pulmonary function testing and neuro respiratory care in the home Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the search for off-the-shelf pulmonary function testing equipment for home use?

No suitable off-the-shelf equipment found Signup and view all the answers

What grant did the team receive to determine how to deliver neuro respiratory care and perform speech tests at home?

Grant from the Department of Defense Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of transportation difficulties on ALS patients traveling to the hospital?

Increased level of fatigue among patients Signup and view all the answers

Why was role release considered important in addressing the needs of ALS patients at home?

To increase efficiency and coordination with practitioners Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Halamein's retrospective chart review reveal about ALS patients in rural areas?

They were being underdiagnosed and undertreated Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of developing the prototypes mentioned in the text?

To repurpose CareFusion products for in-home use Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of using a composite bar in the second prototype?

It did not work successfully Signup and view all the answers

What did the engineer suggest to improve the final prototype?

Using a tripod and marrying the equipment to it Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind collaborating with assistive technologists?

To enable the patient to be on top of appointments using an iPad Signup and view all the answers

What was found to be more accurate than spirometry in identifying airway resistance?

Impulse Oscillometry Signup and view all the answers

How did impulse oscillometry impact clinical surveillance?

It improved clinical surveillance significantly Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key publications resulting from this effort?

"Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine" Signup and view all the answers

What facilitated quick collaboration, quick thinking, and quick problem-solving in handling patient care issues?

Transdisciplinary model Signup and view all the answers

What role did impulse oscillometry play in helping to identify respiratory changes?

It helped identify airway resistance accurately Signup and view all the answers

What made it possible to share information with colleagues all over the country and world?

Finding an exceptionally helpful technique in clinical research Signup and view all the answers