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Morgan is a 7 year old who was involved in a MVC one week ago. She is currently intubated and being ventilated in the VC-CMV-CT mode. During a ventilator check the RT notes the following: Morgan’s SpO2 has dropped from 99% to 93%, she has paradoxical breathing and the high pressure limit is alarming. What action should the RT take FIRST?

How should the therapist interpret the flow-volume loop seen here, obtained from a mechanically ventilated child?

The paramedics arrive in the ED with this report: Taylor is a 28 month old who was found unconscious near an empty bottle of prescription pills. Vital Signs: HR 145 bpm, spontaneous RR 10 bpm, BP 95/60, the child is unresponsive and has R antecubital IV placement. The charge nurse has called poison control and reports that they recommend activated charcoal followed by gastric lavage. What should the RCP recommend prior to gastric lavage?

A 12 year old male arrives in the emergency department complaining of chest tightness and wheezing. His mother complains that the current medications are not working to control his moderate persistent asthma. He currently takes his albuterol inhaler 2 puffs, two times per day and takes budesonide as needed. What is the most appropriate action to take at this time?

What is the most appropriate action to treat this rhythm?

A 3 month old is having “trouble breathing” and has the following primary assessment findings: A: Copious nasal secretions; B: RR 50 br/min, subcostal retractions, nasal flaring, expiratory wheezes throughout, SpO2 93% after 02 administration; C: HR 140/min, normal pulses, normal cap refill, BP 80/40; D: Lethargic; E; Afebrile, no rashes. What is the most appropriate statement?

While all of these are noble…which of these is NOT considered to be an asthma goal?

In a two-group study, a highly unusual thing happens: 90% of the treatment group participants drop out of the study, while none of the no-treatment participants drop out. The most obvious problem with this study is

The RCP is evaluating an 8 month old infant with “trouble breathing”.  The initial impression finds the child is lethargic, with an increased respiratory effort, and pale skin.  Which of the following is most accurate?

Lutalyse has fewer negative side effects for the mare compared to Estrumate.