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