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What is the primary benefit of heliox therapy in reducing the work of breathing?
What is the primary benefit of heliox therapy in reducing the work of breathing?
- Decrease in carbon dioxide levels
- Conversion of laminar flow to turbulent flow
- Conversion of turbulent flow to laminar flow (correct)
- Increase in oxygen levels
What is a condition that may delay the normal relaxation of the pulmonary bed?
What is a condition that may delay the normal relaxation of the pulmonary bed?
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Meconium aspiration syndrome
- All of the above (correct)
What is a key characteristic of helium that makes it safe for use in medical treatments?
What is a key characteristic of helium that makes it safe for use in medical treatments?
- It is highly reactive
- It is a corrosive gas
- It is inert and non-toxic (correct)
- It is toxic in high concentrations
What is the therapeutic aim of iNO administration to pediatric patients with ARDS?
What is the therapeutic aim of iNO administration to pediatric patients with ARDS?
What is the purpose of combining helium with oxygen in medical treatments?
What is the purpose of combining helium with oxygen in medical treatments?
What percentage of neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn do not respond or sustain a response to iNO?
What percentage of neonates with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn do not respond or sustain a response to iNO?
What is the purpose of the iNOmax DSIR?
What is the purpose of the iNOmax DSIR?
What is the consequence of failing to maintain a reliable air or oxygen gas source when using a blending system?
What is the consequence of failing to maintain a reliable air or oxygen gas source when using a blending system?
What is the Reynold's number (Re) that describes turbulent flow through a tube?
What is the Reynold's number (Re) that describes turbulent flow through a tube?
What should be considered if oxygenation and hemodynamic parameters do not improve despite interventions?
What should be considered if oxygenation and hemodynamic parameters do not improve despite interventions?
What has been demonstrated by multiple large studies regarding the effect of iNO?
What has been demonstrated by multiple large studies regarding the effect of iNO?
What is the mixture of helium and oxygen often referred to as?
What is the mixture of helium and oxygen often referred to as?
What is a condition associated with hypoxic respiratory failure that may be treated with heliox therapy?
What is a condition associated with hypoxic respiratory failure that may be treated with heliox therapy?
What is the molecular weight of helium?
What is the molecular weight of helium?
What is the relationship between the density of a gas and its benefit to gas flow during ventilation under turbulent conditions?
What is the relationship between the density of a gas and its benefit to gas flow during ventilation under turbulent conditions?
What is the measure of the magnitude to which a fluid in motion resists flow?
What is the measure of the magnitude to which a fluid in motion resists flow?
What is the viscosity of heliox 80/20?
What is the viscosity of heliox 80/20?
What are the components that make up the tracheobronchial tree?
What are the components that make up the tracheobronchial tree?
What is the typical weaning process for iNO?
What is the typical weaning process for iNO?
What is the recommended time period between iNO dose changes during weaning?
What is the recommended time period between iNO dose changes during weaning?
Why is it important to optimize alveolar recruitment during iNO administration?
Why is it important to optimize alveolar recruitment during iNO administration?
What is a common limitation of iNO therapy?
What is a common limitation of iNO therapy?
What medication has been shown to ameliorate rebound PH during weaning and discontinuation of iNO therapy?
What medication has been shown to ameliorate rebound PH during weaning and discontinuation of iNO therapy?
What may be necessary when iNO reaches 1 ppm or is discontinued?
What may be necessary when iNO reaches 1 ppm or is discontinued?
What is a potential complication of discontinuing iNO therapy?
What is a potential complication of discontinuing iNO therapy?
What happens to endogenous NO production during iNO therapy?
What happens to endogenous NO production during iNO therapy?
What can occur shortly following discontinuation of iNO therapy?
What can occur shortly following discontinuation of iNO therapy?
What is the duration of the transitional period after discontinuation of iNO therapy?
What is the duration of the transitional period after discontinuation of iNO therapy?
What can be used to prevent rebound PH during the transitional period?
What can be used to prevent rebound PH during the transitional period?
