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?

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? 

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