A patient is on VC-CMV with a VT of 450 mL. The patient has…
A patient is on VC-CMV with a VT of 450 mL. The patient has frequent fluctuations in RAW as a result of secretions and bronchospasm. The high-pressure alarm is frequently activated. The physician is concerned about the risk of overdistension and a tension pneumothorax. What is the most appropriate recommendation?
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While on PC-CMV, a patient’s CS increases from 15 mL/cmH2O to 50 mL/cmH2O. Which of the following is mostly likely to occur? Minute ventilation will decrease Minute ventilation will increase PIP will decrease PIP will increase VT will decrease VT will increase
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