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Heliox therapy is indicated for treatment of patients with post extubation stridor because of the

The following measurements were obtained from a patient with a pulmonary artery catheter in place: CVP 1 mm HgPAP 10 mm Hg (mean)PCWP 8 mm HgCI 1.6 L/min/m2BP 110/90 mm Hg Based on the above information, all of the following values would be decreased EXCEPT

Heliox therapy is indicated for treatment of patients with post extubation stridor because of the

The FRC measured by body plethysmography is 30% larger than that measured by helium dilution. This difference is best explained by

While suctioning an adult patient, the respiratory therapist observes evidence of hypoxemia on the bedside heart monitor. Which of the following are acceptable forms of treatment for the therapist to recommend?

A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated for 4 days with a 4 mm ID uncuffed endotracheal tube. Heated aerosol at an FIO2 of 0.30 has been delivered to the patient. The physician asks the respiratory therapist to evaluate the patient for possible extubation. Which of the following would most likely indicate that the patient is ready for extubation?

A 4-year-old girl is admitted to the emergency department with persistent dry coughing. Chest radiograph results reveal normal inspiration with the right lung remaining expanded on expiration. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

A patient is receiving continuous mechanical ventilation through an oral endotracheal tube. The respiratory therapist notes that the high pressure alarm sounds continuously during inspiration and the patient appears to be biting down on the ET tube. Which of the following should the therapist recommend?

A 75 kg (165 lb) male is being mechanically ventilated at the following settings: Mode VC, SIMVSet Rate 12 br/minTotal Rate 32 br/minTidal Volume 600 mLPIP 35 cm H2OExhaled minute volume 9.2 LFIO2 0.45PEEP 8 cm H2O The following patient information is available: pH 7.36PaCO2 45 torrPaO2 89 torrHCO3- 22 mEq/L The respiratory therapist should

Following administration of oxygen, what additional therapy should the respiratory therapist recommend for a patient with decompression sickness?