Alarm Fatigue in the Adult ICU
Adult ICUs across the nation continue to be challenged by alarm fatigue despite years of work to alleviate this problem.
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Plethysmography and Lung Volume Measurements
Understanding the pulmonary data that PFTs like plethysmography and other lung volume tests provide for adult and pediatric patients is essential to the respiratory care team.
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Understanding Ventilator Basics and Ventilator Waveforms
Mechanical ventilation is one of the most common ICU interventions, and understanding and accurately interpreting ventilator graphics may reduce risks and improve patient outcomes.
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High-flow Oxygen Therapy and BiPAP: Two Complementary Strategies to Fight Respiratory Failure
Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.
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Capnography and Pulse Oximetry in the PICU
For patients in the pediatric ICU, pulse oximetry and waveform capnography are valuable tools to monitor the effectiveness of respiratory support and to inform treatment decisions.
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