1. Radiographic assessment of esophagus while the pt. swallows food mixed with radiopaque paste. 2. Used to determine risk for aspiration by visualizing any food entering tracheal& protection of tracheal opening during swallowing.
Electroencephalography(EEG): Indications
1. sleep disorders 2. Evaluate for epilepsy 3. Determine degree of retradation 4. Unexplain loss of brain function 5. head trauma.
Assessment of the Newborn upon Birth & Routine : Routine Assessment: Vital Signs - BP
1. Normal : 60/40 mmHg. 2. Pre-term infants: 55/33 mmHg
Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure(PCWP): Other Names
1. Pulmonary venous drainage 2. Left artrial pressure 3. Left ventricular filling pressure 4. Left Preload 5. Left ventricular end-diastolic preload.
It is the act of moving air in&out of lung space. Most imp. vital function is vetilation. Ie. Ventilation must happen before oxygenation. If that never happens, oxygenation,circulation&perfusion will not occur.
Placement X-rays : Chest tube placement
should be in the pleural space
Oxygenation : Physical signs of oxygenation
1. Color 2. HR(Tachycardia is poor oxygenation) 3. Mental Status(confused, stuporous) 4. Sensorium
