Indications for intubation

Burns and inhalation injuries

Providers who insert ET tubes

R.T. or physician

Measures the amount of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in the blood

SpO2

Measures the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled by the patient

ETCO2

The % oxygen being delivered through a mechanical ventilator is known as _______.

FiO2

A typical PEEP level on the mechanical ventilator

5 cmH2O

Bedside safety equipment

Resuscitation bag and mask

The FiO2 of room air

21%

Increases the risk of VAP

On mechanical ventilator >48 hours

Component of the VAP bundle

Daily sedation vacation