APRV, PRVC, PAV September 19, 2010
Posted by admin in : APRV, Featured Articles, Multimedia Library, Strategies, Ventilation , comments closedCurrent modes of ventilation explained:
APRV/PAV/PRVC/etc…
Excerpt:
- Recruitable low compliance lung disorders
- Lung dysfunction secondary to thoracic restriction i.e.. obesity, acites
- Inadequate oxygenation with FiO2 > .60
- PIP> 35 cmH2O and /or PEEP>10 cmH2O
- Lung protective strategies (high PEEP, low Vt) are failing
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (Power Point)
APRV Clinical Guide (From Respiratory Resource)
KidO’s aerosol and oxygen bear September 22, 2009
Posted by admin in : News , comments closedThe KidO’s Bear has a friendly, non-threatening appearance and has successfully provided aerosol and oxygen therapy for tens of thousands of patients.
Since it calms the anxious or agitated patient, the Bear’s design insures maximum compliance with breathing treatments for asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The Bear also incorporates direct delivery technology that focuses the administration of medication or oxygen thereby insuring that the patient receives maximum effectiveness and benefit from the treatment or therapy.
KidO's aerosol and oxygen bear September 22, 2009
Posted by PeterD in : News , comments closedThe KidO’s Bear has a friendly, non-threatening appearance and has successfully provided aerosol and oxygen therapy for tens of thousands of patients.
Since it calms the anxious or agitated patient, the Bear’s design insures maximum compliance with breathing treatments for asthma and other respiratory illnesses. The Bear also incorporates direct delivery technology that focuses the administration of medication or oxygen thereby insuring that the patient receives maximum effectiveness and benefit from the treatment or therapy.
Respiratory Formulae: September 19, 2008
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Formulae available here: