A mechanically ventilated patient is having a central venous…
A mechanically ventilated patient is having a central venous line inserted by the subclavian vein route. He coughs vigorously. Within 1 minute the peak pressure on the ventilator increases significantly, and the Spo2 value is progressively decreasing. Chest percussion demonstrates a hyperresonant sound over the right side of the chest, and breath sounds are diminished on the right side. What is the most important thing to do at this time?
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A patient receiving control-mode continuous mandatory ventilation has the following ABGs on an FIO2 of 0.5: pH = 7.23; PCO2 = 61 mm Hg; HCO3- = 26 mm Hg. The current minute ventilation (VE) is 9.2 L/min. What new VE would you recommend?
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