Therapeutic indications for fiberoptic bronchoscopy include…
Therapeutic indications for fiberoptic bronchoscopy include which of the following?I. inspect the alveolar walls and mucus secretion removalII. foreign body retrievalIII. obtain specimens for analysis for recommendation of treatmentIV. attain biopsy of suspected neoplasm
Read DetailsThe therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate…
The therapist is conducting a ventilator check for a neonate and makes the following notations on the ventilator flow sheet:•PEEP: 5 cm H2O•Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP): 16 cm H2O•Mandatory rate: 12 breaths/minute•FiO2: 0.30On the basis of these observations, what should the therapist recommend for this neonate?
Read DetailsBONUS: After initiating bubble-CPAP on an infant at 6 cm H2O…
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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