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explain fixed performance system in oxygen therapyfixed performance systems these devices are capable of delivering a fixed preset concentration of
explain the water balance function of the kidneywater is one of the most important constituent in the daily diet you are already aware of the roles
what devices used for oxygen therapyvariable performance systems with these devices the fio2 would vary depending on the patients breathing pattern
explain oxygen therapyin respiratory supportoxygen is given to correct hypoxemia an initial high concentration of oxygen fio2 is given while the
explain the process of secretionin the process of filtration through the glomerulus the non-threshold substances and drugs are not cleared from the
plaster of parissecure some plaster of paris and mix a small amount with water it must be worked quickly or it will harden whereas being mixed place
explain asystole and pulseless electrical activity pea the outcomes from these rhythms are generally much worse than for vtvf unless a readily
cement and concretesecure a small bag of portland cement have the pupils mix it with water and put it in tin can covers paper cups or small
explain the factors that affect the reabsorption processthere are also two major factors that affect the reabsorption processthese include1
what is sodium bicarbonatethe administration of bicarbonate may be considered if the ph remains below 71 or if hyperkalemia or tricyclic
explain antiarrhythmic drugsamiodarone may be considered in vtvf that is refractory to shock it might be given if the third shock is not successful
explain vasopressindrug termas a single bolus of 40 u vasopressin has been recommended as an alternative to epinephrine in vfpulseless vt refractory
describe the term epinephrineepinephrine is administered iv in increments of 1 mg diluted in 10 mls of normal saline 110000 it can be given through
forceforce is that agency which causes a body to alter its state of motion or rest it is denoted by f
what is drugsintravenous access must be established although administration of drugs through a central vein is ideal in a low cardiac output
newtons second law of motionthis law states that a force applied on body produce acceleration in its own direction the acceleration differs directly
how to defibrillate three shocks should be given initially in a 200j - 200j - 360j sequence for most recoverable situations 200j would be adequate
explain ventricular fibrillation vf and pulseless ventricular tachycardia vt the commonest rhythm seen in cardiac arrest is vf which may be preceded
examplesi a book lying on the table remains at rest until it is listed or pushed by exerting a forceiia rolling ball on the ground comes to rest
explain cardiopulmonary resuscitationthe heart rhythm associated with cardiac arrest can be either ventricular fibrillation ventricular tachycardia
newtons first law and inertiaall the material bodies possess the property of opposing any alter in the state of rest or uniform motion when some
explain the selective reabsorption process1 specialized proteins called transporters are located on the membranes of the various cells of the
explain the organisation of the intensive care unit the following kinds of professional groups are required in the day to day functioning of a modern
newtons first law of motionthis law states that a body at rest will remain at rest and a body moving with uniform velocity will carry on doing so
give an introduction to intensive care intensive care medicine has its origins from the polio epidemic of 1952 in copenhagen patients who suffered