Interpret the following blood gases below   pH – 7.12 pCO2 – 50 pO2 – 48 HCO3 – 28 Be – +5  

A neuromuscular conduction disorder that particularly effects the face, throat and respiratory muscles is known as? 

The 3 electrode system a blood gas analyzer has are?  I. pH  II. Be III. pO2  IV. HCO3  V. pCO2 

Another name for Cidex is? 

What is used for confirmation of successful intubations? 

What is the hole that opens into your windpipe? 

What is the primary treatment of pneumonia?

pH – 7.28 pCO2 – 48 pO2 – 108 HCO3 – 19 Be – -3

A patient is seen in the ED with a fever, chill and tachypnea. He states he feels weak and short of breath. The vitals are 101.4 degrees, R28, HR121, BP 140/96 and Spo2  of 88% on room air. What should you as a respiratory therapist do first? 

A premature infant was delivered at a gestational age of 30 weeks. The neonate was having respiratory distress and was intubated due to diffuse atelectasis. IRDS was diagnosed. What is the optimal therapy to resolve the problem?