A 21 year old male presents to the ER with a one day history…
A 21 year old male presents to the ER with a one day history of right hand pain. He states he got into a fight last night at a bar. You also note an open wound to the lateral aspect of his right hand. You obtain radiographs. Based on the images below, please list your 1. Diagnosis 2. Management
Read DetailsYour patient has been on mechanical ventilation for 45 minut…
Your patient has been on mechanical ventilation for 45 minutes with the following settings PCCMV f 16 PEEP+ 5 cm H20 FIO2 40% Ti 1.2 sec He has the following ABG results 7.35, Pco2 50mmHg, PaO2 60 mmHg HCO3- 25 mEq/L, BE -2 What changes can be made to address the ABG( not all at the same time, what are your options
Read DetailsYour patient has been on mechanical ventilation for 45 minut…
Your patient has been on mechanical ventilation for 45 minutes with the following settings PCCMV f 16 PEEP+ 5 cm H20 FIO2 40% Ti 1.2 sec He has the following ABG results 7.35, Pco2 50mmHg, PaO2 60 mmHg HCO3- 25 mEq/L, BE -2 Your patients flow waveform does not return to baseline. Choose what steps/step can you perform to determine the cause of this, and some ways to correct this issue. Multiple answers
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