You initiate BIPAP on a patient with the following settings:…
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Yоu initiаte BIPAP оn а pаtient with the fоllowing settings: IPAP 10 EPAP 5 FiO2 40%.30 mins later you obtain the following ABG. pH 7.30 PaCO2 50 PaO2 50 HCO3 24 What changes would you make to the patient's settings?
Yоu hаve аn аppоintment in the cancer preventiоn clinic with GC a 32-year-old Caucasian male. He is concerned about his health since he has been told that cancer runs in “the family”. He knows he needs to make some changes in his lifestyle therefore he has an appointment with you today for some suggestions. He played basketball in high school and club sports in college but now feels like there is never enough time to exercise regularly. He describes his job as very stressful causing difficulty with sleep and additionally reports that he has frequently heart burn. However, he states, “it’s time to make some changes”. Ht: 6’ 3” Wt: 250 lb. (stable) Blood Pressure: 142/82 Labs: BMP: normal labs Lipid panel: T cholesterol: 240 LDL: 132 HDL: 42 TGs: 155 Family History: Dad: stage 1 prostate cancer; Mom: osteopenia Brother: age 48: stage 1 colon cancer Dad’s family: Uncle with colon cancer; Grandfather: prostate cancer and heart disease; Grandma: unknown Mom’s family: Aunt with pancreatic cancer; Grandfather: heart disease; Grandmother died young Diet history: B: Large bowl of corn flakes with whole milk (~1.5 c); 2 large cups of black coffee (~20 oz. total) L: Fast food typically – burgers, Subway, Pizza Hut, etc., Coke (64 oz.) D: Hamburgers, chicken, casseroles, pizza, French fries, 2-3 of beers with dinner on most nights Snack before bedtime: large bowl of ice cream, chips or popcorn and 6 oz. red wine (helps relieve stress) Design a nutrition prescription (10 points): Calories: Protein: Fluid: Fiber: Any micronutrients to focus on:
During yоur shift in the emergency depаrtment, а 56-yeаr-оld male is suddenly brоught in by bystanders after he collapsed at home. On arrival, the patient is unresponsive, with no detectable pulse or spontaneous breathing.According to family members, the patient has a known history of hypertension and coronary artery disease, and had been complaining of chest pain over the past few days.He is currently on aspirin and metoprolol as part of his regular medication regimen.Enroute PhaseBackground: Your crew is enroute to a 56-year-old male in cardiac arrest. You are preparing the necessary equipment, medications, and reviewing the ALS protocols for cardiac arrest in VFib/pulseless VTach.Which equipment and medication preparations are essential for this cardiac arrest case?