You are the RT assigned to the MICU after being off for a co…
You are the RT assigned to the MICU after being off for a couple of days, on first rounds you are called to the bedside by the nurse of a patient who is being mechanically ventilated. She reports to you she has been having difficulty with the pulse ox probe. You note that the patient is slightly hypotensive and cool to the touch. Which of the following sites would be the BEST for attaining the most accurate SpO2 regarding patient’s oxygenation status?
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BONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O, the therapist notices that, “bubbling” is present but inconsistent, the pressure in the manometer fluctuates between 2 and 5 cm H2O. After investigating for the problem, you take note that the tubing is submerged to the 6 cm H2O mark. What may have caused this situation?
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