Author Question: Which of the following pressures can be monitored with the CareFusion AVEA? 1. Esophageal pressure ... (Read 39 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following pressures can be monitored with the CareFusion AVEA? 1. Esophageal pressure 2. Tracheal pressure 3. Proximal airway pressure

a. 3 only c. 2 and 3
b. 1 and 2 d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

What modes of ventilation on the CareFusion AVEA provide apnea backup ventilation?

1. Volume assist/control
2. Volume synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
3. Airway pressure release ventilation/biphasic
4. Continuous positive airway pressure/pressure support ventilation
a. 1 only c. 2 and 3
b. 1 and 2 d. 2, 3, and 4

Liddy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Patient monitoring from the Avea includes esophageal, tracheal, and proximal airway pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Apnea backup ventilation is available in all modes in which spontaneous ventilation is available (synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation/biphasic, and continuous positive airway pressure/pressure support ventilation modes).