You are the RT assigned to the MICU and are preparing for a…
You are the RT assigned to the MICU and are preparing for a bedside percutaneous tracheostomy on Mr. Whitefoot who is in stable condition. You have the following equipment in the room: crash cart, suction equipment, and oxygen flowmeter. Which of the following should also be made readily available?I. bronchoscopeII. continuous monitorIII. resuscitator bag or maskIV. stylet
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A term neonate who was intubated due to low APGAR scores and the presence of RDS, has been mechanically ventilated for the past 2 days and vital signs are stable, clear breath sounds and SpO2 97%. The night shift therapist hands you the following ABGs: pH 7.35, PaCO2 36 mmHg, PaO2 93 mmHg, HCO3 23 mEq/L on the following ventilator settings: PI = 22 cmH2O, TI = 0.35, f = 40, flow = 8 L/min, FiO2 = 55% and PEEP = 8 cmH2O. Based on these ABG results, what would you recommend?
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