FEBRUARY 2018 Sub. Code: 1237
B.Sc. CRITICAL CARE TECHNOLOGY
(New Syllabus 2014-2015 2015-2016)
THIRD YEAR
PAPER II ICU THERAPY
Q.P. Code: 801237
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer all questions
I. Elaborate on: x 10 30)
1. Describe the algorithm of Advanced Cardiac Life Support in case of
ventricular fibrillation. Add a note of defibrillator safety.
2. Describe the approach for weaning a patient off mechanical ventilation. How
will you check a patient's readiness for extubation?
3. Define circulatory shock. Enumerate the various types of circulatory shock.
How will you manage a patient in septic shock?
II. Write notes on: x 5 40)
1. Low flow oxygen delivery devices.
2. Draw a 3 bottle chest drainage system.
3. Incentive spirometry.
4. Types of inhaled drug therapy, advantages/disadvantages of each type.
5. How would you trouble shoot a low pressure alarm on a ventilator?
6. Cricothyrotomy.
7. Hand Hygiene.
8. Manual in line stabilization.
III. Short answers on: (10 x 3 30)
1. Indication and patient selection for Non Invasive Ventilation.
2. Management of Auto-PEEP.
3. List the drugs that can be used rapid sequence induction for intubations.
4. List the indications for renal replacement therapy (Dialysis).
5. List the different methods of thrombo-prophylaxis (prevention of DVT).
6. List the infection control practices used in ICU.
7. List the advanced modes of ventilation.
8. Types of humidifiers, advantages and disadvantages of each.
9. Definition of ventilator associated Pneumonia.
10. List the precautions for prevention of bed sores ICU patients.