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A 31-year-old female who is a victim of a residential fire is brought to the ED and is receiving oxygen by nasal cannula at 8 L/min.  SpO2 is 100%.  The following data are observed:   pH          7.31 PCO2        32 mm Hg PO2      205 mm Hg HCO3-        16 mEq/L BE         -9 mEq/L SO2 (meas)        99% O2Hb        78% COHb        21% Hb        14.5 g/dL   A respiratory therapist should recommend

The Medical Director assigned and responsible for a pulmonary rehab program is required to evaluate patients at least:

Research shows that web-based programs can achieve the same results as in person rehab

Which of the following patients would most likely be approved for home oxygen?

What is the FIRST step in discharging a patient from an acute care facility who will require home-based mechanical ventilation?

The relationship between height and weight is refered to as _____.

How often should a patient wash their CPAP mask?

What year were the 1st guidlines for Pulmonary Rehab released?

Emergency situations that home mechanical ventilation caregivers must be trained to recognize and manage include all of the following except

Which of the following patients would qualify for hospice?