The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate…
The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate and makes the following notations on the ventilator flow sheet:•PEEP: 5 cm H2O•Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP): 16 cm H2O•Mandatory rate: 12 breaths/minute•FiO2: 0.30On the basis of these observations, what should the therapist recommend for this neonate?
Read DetailsBONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O…
BONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O, the therapist notices that, “bubbling” is present but inconsistent, the pressure in the manometer fluctuates between 2 and 5 cm H2O. After investigating for the problem, you take note that the tubing is submerged to the 6 cm H2O mark. What may have caused this situation?
Read DetailsBONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O…
BONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O, the therapist notices that, “bubbling” is present but inconsistent, the pressure in the manometer fluctuates between 2 and 5 cm H2O. After investigating for the problem, you take note that the tubing is submerged to the 6 cm H2O mark. What may have caused this situation?
Read DetailsA patient is brought into the ED after he passed out at home…
A patient is brought into the ED after he passed out at home for the second time. A pulmonary artery catheter has been inserted and the following measurements are obtained:PAP: 19/7 torrPCWP: 3 torrCVP: 1 torrB/P: 76/50SVR: 1360 dynes.sec.cm-5C.I.: 1.8 L/minWhich of the following is the MOST likely cause for his condition?
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