Instruction
Assignment 1
Create a power point presentation comparing CPAP and NPPV
• State the physiological mechanism on how these two noninvasive modes works
• Indications for both modes
• Contraindications
• What type of interface is used? How is this measure in the patient?
• Explain how you will explain the procedure to the patients
• What type of assessment is done?
Assignment 2
Arterial Blood Gas ABG
• Place the steps to draw and ABG in correct order
• Describe what could affect your ABG value (ex: air bubble, too much heparin, etc)
• Sampling Hazards
• How are Blood Gas Analyzers calibrated?
• Illustrate at least three graphics of quality control situations (AKA Levey-Jennings Charts)
Assignment 3
Compare Different Devices used to deliver High Flow Therapy (ex: vapotherm, optiflow, etc)
Write a summary that includes each one of the elements listed below, and reference page
• A) Explain the physiology of the device – how works in the body, why improve respiratory conditions.
• B) Which areas can this device be used and why (ex: ICU, ER, long term, trach, etc)
• C) In which diseases process can be used
• D) Common issues with the device.
• E) Which other therapies can be added to this devices (ex : nebulized medication, heliox, NO, etc).
Assignment 4
Mechanical Ventilation Set Up
Create which step will you take in general to set up ventilators.