same as abg
#1 complication is clotting
infection is a complication
Transcutaneous monitoring doesn't reflect
oxygen delivery or content
What is the #1 thing that causes a pulse ox not to work correctly?
Motion artifact
Capnometry
The measurement of C02 in respiratory gases.
THe pulse ox consists of
2 light beams and a photodetector
(Red/Infrared)
What are sudden conditions associated with low PETC02
SUdden hyperventilation
Sudden decrease in cardiac output
Massive pulmonary embolism
Air embolism
Disconnection of the ventilator
obstruction of the ET tube
Sa02 comes from
hemoximetry
Pre-analytical errors occur
before the sample is inserted into the machine
Arterial blood gas supplies
gloves/safety glasses
3 CC syringe/ 22-25 Guage needle
anticoagulant-liquid sodium heparin
crystalized lithium heparin.
Needle cap/syringe plug
local anesthetic (1%xylocaine/tuberculin syringe)
Alcohol or betadine wipe
gauze pad
bandage
cup of i
