A respiratory therapist observes that the peak inspiratory p…
A respiratory therapist observes that the peak inspiratory pressure of an intubated patient has increased from 24 – 35 cmH2O, exhibits wheezes bilaterally and the pressure limit alarm is intermittently activating. The therapist notes the Pplat and PEEP have not changed. The therapist should:
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A 52-year-old man is admitted to the hospital emergency department with a primary complaint of severe radiating chest pain and signs of central cyanosis. The attending asks for your advice on selecting a device that provides a moderate FIO2 for this patient. Which of the following would you recommend?
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You are the respiratory therapist assigned to a 300 bed hospital NICU and are called to the bedside of a 32-week gestational age newborn boy who was placed on pressure-limited mechanical ventilation and given surfactant therapy 2 hours ago. He is exhibiting hypocapnea and his tidal volumes are higher than were previously documented. What may be the cause of this finding?
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In theory, how does positive pressure (PEP) help to move secretions into the larger airways? I. filling underaerated segments through collateral ventilation II. preventing airway collapse during expiration III. causing bronchodilation during inspiration
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