An intubated 60 kg patient on CPAP and Pressure support has…

An intubated 60 kg patient on CPAP and Pressure support has the following spontaneous breathing trial? Rate – 20 breaths/minVC of 1.5 LVE of 8 L/min lpmNIF of -24 cm H2O Spontaneous VT of 350 ml RSBI – 57 The patient is awake and alert with a positive leak test upon cuff deflation. What should the respiratory therapist recommend?

A 60 y/o male was brought into the ER with shortness of brea…

A 60 y/o male was brought into the ER with shortness of breath, insatiable thirst and fruity odor of his urine. An arterial blood gas was drawn with the following result:pH – 7.15PaCO2 – 25 mmHgPaO2 – 90 mmHgHCO3 – 13 mEq/LBE – (-10 mEq/L)What is the cause of this blood gas?

An 12 year old child with cystic fibrosis is in the pediatri…

An 12 year old child with cystic fibrosis is in the pediatric ward receiving bland aerosol therapy with 30% FIO2 at 6 LPM. Current vitals are as follows: HR – 105 bpmRR – 30 breaths/minSpO2 – 96% The patient is also using accessory muscles to breathe. What should be done at this time?