Respiratory Therapy - Why Is V/Q Ratio Important?

In this video we breakdown shunt vs deadspace in relations to V/Q ratio. What is a shunt? What is deadspace? How does shunt and deadspace affect my V/Q ratio?

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[ICUAdvantage]

Remembering the difference between shunt and deadspace used to drive me crazy!!

[Made_in_VT]

Much appreciated...you've been so helpful the past year by making complicated lectures much easier to understand.

[FullTraderAlchemist]

Your channel is RESPIRATORY THERAPIST UNIVERSITY.

I am watching your videos every single day.

[adrianevans]

Bud, you are an absolute genius! I watched 4 other videos before finding yours, 1 of those videos I watched three time and didn’t get it. Your explanation is superb.
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[waledkt]

When i am lost in respiratory knowledge i just dive into your channel to get some ventilation
Thanks a lot

[beckybarnett]

I just shared this video with two of my favorite critical care RN's (Abbey and Robert). They are studying for the CCRN exam. This information is part of the study material and practice exam. Thanks again, Joe! ❤ your videos.

[heatherlowe]

Thank you so much! V?Q mismatch and shunt vs deadspace It just clicked!! I had my AHA moment

[frankmaggio]

Thank you for making this and your other videos. I have 25 yrs invested in Nursing. Almost all in the ER, including travel contracts @ Level 1 & 2 trauma centers. I have to be honest, I was always taught "Bag and call RT" & "Let RT handle the vent, you handle the rest". Well that all changed when I took a travel contract in a small town in Northern NY. "What do you mean 'I' have to work the ventilator?" Well the luxury of having RT at my beckon call is over. Having RT in the building overnight it's not a thing here so I'm having to learn after these yrs. This video Thanks for putting what I already know into an even better format. I'm definitely going to use your breakdown when I teach new Nurses.

[bereketgde]

Man! You simplified it to the simplest form! No longer a mismatch in my understanding of V/Q mismatch😁. Taken care of. Thank you genius🙏

[larisalaniak]

I have NEVER understood this concept until now....bless you!!!! :)

[deborah]

I haven't even watched this yet and I know it'll be good! You're a gem and deserve way more views. I'm an aspiring CRNA who has always struggled with ventilatory settings and the respiratory system. You have helped me greatly with understanding these concepts! Thank you!

[annettehall]

Where were you when I was a respiratory student? You're amazing!!!!

[bonnytoufic]

I always had problems with these two. Thanks for making it easy.

[heatherlowe]

as always fantastic breakdown of shunt vs dead space

[immii]

best video out ….. cnt stress enuf .was sitting with ma material for an hr and he explained it beautifully. Thanks tou u for ur time. And effort

[mitchkrdr]

You are my go-to person for all these confusing topics! My mind is blown away!

[georgecamarena]

You make me understand everything so much better especially now through covid .. thanks man you’re making a difference

[mhairiboyd]

This was invaluable! Thank you for simplifying what can appear to be an over complicated topic. 👍🏻

[hoganel]

I'm telling everyone in my class to watch your videos!

[karencorrales]

Thank YOU so much for this!! This was extremely helpful in understanding this topic. I was able to answer all the questions correctly!