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Conversion factor for cm to inches
2.54cm=1"
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mean arterial pressure formula
(2D+S)/3
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Calculate mean arterial pressure for 160/100
120
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Ulnar nerve can be damaged if what is not protected?
elbow
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define pulse pressure
- Pulse pressure is the pressure that is felt when feeling the
- pulse. Measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), the pressure difference between the systolic and diastolic pressures is the pressure change to create the pulse, which is the pulse pressure
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If resting blood pressure is (systolic/diastolic) 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg), pulse pressure is ___?
40
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contraindications for NIBP measurement sites
- ipsilateral arm of mastectomy pt or node removal
- IV
- AV fistula
- Limb with infection or burn
- anything compromising blood flow
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Sizing an ETT
- Men usually 7.5-8
- Women usually 7-7.5
- *depends on size of pt
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Tubing connection sizes for ETT, elbow, circuit
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Muscle relaxants and renal disease
- SUX- can be used if K+ levels are low enough
- CIS- usually drug of choice
- VEC/ROC- pronlonged activity of drug if used (20% of vec goes to urine)
- PAN- elimination dependent on liver and kidneys. not best choice
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Know ways to read ECG- Dr. hall's lecture
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Know all drug doses and contraindications
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