A 5-year-old child with muscular dystrophy is receiving noni…
A 5-year-old child with muscular dystrophy is receiving noninvasive ventilation by oronasal mask. The following data are available: IPAP: 10 cm H2O EPAP: 4 cm H2O FIO2: 0.40 % leak: 60% Nonblanchable erythema is noted on the bridge of the child’s nose. The RT notes that the child’s respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute, but the child is receiving 10 assisted breaths per minute. Which of the following should the RT do?
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Which of the following best describes relative contraindications for high-frequency chest wall oscillation therapy? Active hemoptysis Bronchopleural fistula Empyema Unstable neck injury A) Yes Yes No No B) No No Yes Yes C) Yes No No Yes D) No Yes Yes No
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A child with an acute exacerbation of asthma requires invasive mechanical ventilatory support. Which of the following parameters should the respiratory therapist set to minimize air trapping? Set rate at the lower end of normal Target VT of 8 mL/kg Shorter inspiratory time Lower PEEP level A) Yes Yes No No B) No No Yes Yes C) No Yes No Yes D) Yes No Yes No
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