The following data have been obtained on a patient who is be…
The following data have been obtained on a patient who is being mechanically ventilated in volume control on a positive pressure ventilator:TIME PIP Pplat0700 30 cmH2O 20 cmH2O0900 32 cmH2O 22 cmH2O1100 33 cmH2O 27 cmH2O1300 35 cmH2O 30 cmH2OWhat is the underlying problem?
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Under which of the following conditions would you recommend ending a cardiopulmonary exercise evaluation?I. electrocardiogram indicating supraventricular tachycardiaII. 10% fall from baseline oxyhemoglobin (HbO2) saturationIII. fall in systolic blood pressure of more than 20 mm HgIV. request from the patient to terminate the test
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