Evaluation of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function by the Intensivist. Greenstein, et al.
1. Define the Peak E and A Wave Velocity and the methodology used to make the determination of each.
2. Describe how the Respiratory Care Practitioner could use echocardiology to determine the probability of spontaneous breathing trial success.
3. On page 9 of this article, Mourad was quoted, “e’ < 8cm/s was an independent risk factor associated with ICU mortality". Use the companion article attached to this module on E/e' utilization for LV filling pressure assessment to better define Mourad's statement.