Calculate the PVR of a patient with the following results: mPAP: 30 torr PCWP: 10 CO: 4
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How can you fix the problem in question 1?
How can you fix the problem in question 1?
A very high PSA level is expected; however, a low level is o…
A very high PSA level is expected; however, a low level is obtained. The explanation could be
Five minutes after extubating a patient, the respiratory th…
Five minutes after extubating a patient, the respiratory therapist observes marked Inspiratory stridor, intercostal retractions, labored breathing and a decreasing SpO2 value. Aerosolized racemic epinephrine has been administered with no effect. Which the following should the therapist recommend at this time?
When the ventilator only allows a breath every 5 seconds, it…
When the ventilator only allows a breath every 5 seconds, it is operating under the ___________ mode and the breaths are considered ________________.
A patient on a volume ventilator has refractory hypoxemia. W…
A patient on a volume ventilator has refractory hypoxemia. Which of the following could help improve this patient’s oxygenation status?
These Curves were measured on a mechanically ventilated pati…
These Curves were measured on a mechanically ventilated patient: Curve A was measured at 7 a.m. and Curve B was measured at 11 a.m. There was no change in delivered tidal volume between 7 and 11 a.m. Based on the graphs below, which of the following statements is true. Compliance and Raw curve.png
A 27 y/o, 58 Kg (130 lb) female is admitted to ICU after an…
A 27 y/o, 58 Kg (130 lb) female is admitted to ICU after an emergency C-section. The patient is receiving mechanical ventilation via a volume control ventilator. The current ventilator settings are: Mode SIMV VT 450 mL Rate 14 FiO2 0.50 PEEP 5 cmH20The following laboratory data are available: pH 7.36PaCO2 44 mmHgPaO2 50 mmHgHCO3 22 mmHgSaO2 82%QT 4.5 L/min The therapist should recommend which of the following?
Under conditions of changing compliance or airway resistance…
Under conditions of changing compliance or airway resistance, the tidal volume delivered by a pressure-cycled ventilator is _____________; and the tidal volume delivered by a volume-cycled ventilator is ___________.
Which of the following are true regarding spontaneous modes?…
Which of the following are true regarding spontaneous modes?1. The patient determines the rate2. Apnea alarms and ventilation back-up mode should be set3. The ventilator determines and controls the rate4. The patient determines the tidal volume