NIV is initiated on spontaneous mode with FiO2 0.40, IPAP 8 cm H20, and EPAP of 2cm H20. ABGs reveal pH 7.29, PaCO2 54, PaO2 52, and HCO3 30. The respiratory therapist should recommend what change to address the carbon dioxide levels?
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You initiate BIPAP on a patient with the following settings:…
You initiate BIPAP on a patient with the following settings: IPAP 10 EPAP 5.30 mins later you obtain the following ABG.pH 7.30PaCO2 57PaO2 85HCO3 24What settings would you recommend?
A patient has been utilizing BiPAP for several hours. Curren…
A patient has been utilizing BiPAP for several hours. Current settings are IPAP 16, EPAP 10.You obtain an ABG that states the followingpH 7.51PaCO2 27PaO2 88HCO3 24What would you recommend next?
Fully interpret the following ABG. pH 7.23PaCO2 68…
Fully interpret the following ABG. pH 7.23PaCO2 68PaO2 65HCO3 30
What would you classify the following image of using the Ma…
What would you classify the following image of using the Mallampati? Class I.PNG
In Pressure ventilation, _________________ varies based off…
In Pressure ventilation, _________________ varies based off compliance and airway resistance.
All of the following supplies/equipment are needed when perf…
All of the following supplies/equipment are needed when performing tracheostomy care except:
What is the most common symptom that generally subsides in 2…
What is the most common symptom that generally subsides in 2 to 3 days following extubation?
Which of the following is most likely to increase the possib…
Which of the following is most likely to increase the possibility of tracheal wall damage caused by excessive tracheostomy tube cuff pressure?
Soon after endotracheal tube extubation, an adult patient ex…
Soon after endotracheal tube extubation, an adult patient exhibits a high-pitched inspiratory noise, heard without a stethoscope. Which of the following actions would you recommend?