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List two special visualization devices used to assist in intubation.

You have a patient on non-invasive ventilation. They are currently being ventilated on the following settings: IPAP 12 EPAP 8 Fi02 30% Rate 10. An ABG is obtained: pH 7.38 PaC02 60 Pa02 68 HC03 30. What changes would you suggest?

Why can one see a brain tumor in CT and not in projection x-ray? Select the best answer.

If one or more variables is not allowed to rise above preset value during inspiratory time it is termed a limit variable. List the three limit variables.

Calculate the initial tidal volume for a female 5’0.

Non-invasive ventilation can be delivered using several interfaces. Which interface is ideal for claustrophobic patients, mouth breathers, and patients without teeth or facial abnormalities?  

Ventilators may also be categorized by the setting in which they are used, specifically critical care, subacute care, home care, long term care, and transport. Which setting has ventilators that facilitate the transition of patients from the acute and subacute care environment to one focusing on enhancing the individual’s quality of life and providing services to sustain or improve physical and physiologic function.        

If pressure rises to a preset level and is maintained at that level until inspiration ends, this is termed a:  

What is designed to help predict the occurrence of glottic edema or stridor after extubation

What size ET tube should be used for oral intubation of an adult male?