Your patient has severe stridor, dyspnea, accessory muscle u…
Your patient has severe stridor, dyspnea, accessory muscle use, tracheal tugging, visible retractions, and central cyanosis post extubation. They have already received three nebulized racemic epinephrine treatments and is on 100% FiO2 via cool aerosol but show no significant improvement. What should you do next?
Read DetailsA patient is being considered for extubation. Confirmation o…
A patient is being considered for extubation. Confirmation of which of the following assessment methods would help determine that the patient can adequately provide their own airway protection? Presence of a gag reflex Ability to hold head up off the bed Maximum inspiratory pressure/Negative inspiratory force more negative than -30 cmH2O Patient can stick out their tongue
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