An adult patient who suffered a cerebral contusion and resul…

An adult patient who suffered a cerebral contusion and resulting cerebral edema from an automobile accident is receiving volume-targeted mechanical ventilation. ABG values are as follows: pH 7.39 PaCO2 42 mmHg    PaO2 92 mmHg    HCO3- 24 mEq/L    BE 0 mEq/L    SaO2 95% The patient has a sudden increase in ICP. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A patient is switched from PC-CMV to PC-IMV to promote respi…

A patient is switched from PC-CMV to PC-IMV to promote respiratory muscle activity. Initially, the patient does not exhibit spontaneous breathing frequency, but subsequent spontaneous breaths are noted on pressure and flow scalars. Describe how you would differentiate between patient-triggered breaths and time-triggered breaths.

You observe the following P-T waveform while a patient is on…

You observe the following P-T waveform while a patient is on VC-CMV. Waveform A was generated at 1300 and waveform B at 1600. The most appropriate action is to? In your own words, explain why. Q20.jpg Add PEEP Administer albuterol Change the ETT to a bigger size Change to PC-CMV          Check cuff pressure