A child is transported to the emergency department by EMS fo…
A child is transported to the emergency department by EMS following a submersion injury. Prior to arrival, EMS reports the child has labored breathing, a respiratory rate of 10/min, SPO2 of 90% on a nonrebreathing mask, and a GCS of 5. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist anticipate a need for?
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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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