A physician asks you to evaluate a 34-year old male post-ope…
A physician asks you to evaluate a 34-year old male post-operative patient for consideration of IPPB therapy. The clinical goal is to promote deep breathing. Which of the following data would be of most value in determining is IPPB therapy is needed?
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The “water seal” of a chest drainage system: I. works only when suction is used II. acts as a one-way valve preventing re-entry of air into the pleural space III. is only necessary if an “air-leak” is present IV. presents a resistance to exhalation
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