All of the following injuries would be consistent with a diagnosis of flail chest EXCEPT:

Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony, variable pressure readings on the manometer around the baseline PEEP setting, severe tracheal tug and a dipping in the flow/time waveform may be signs of ________.

When Estar is combined with adjectives, it describes conditions and emotions.  Use the correct form of the verb estar and choose the best adjective from the word bank provided to describe the following situations: nervioso          triste     cansado     enojado    alegre    sucio    enamorado     ocupado Mi hermano Joaquín [1] [2] porque trabaja quince horas diarias y no tiene tiempo para sus amigos. Rodrigo y yo [3] muy [4], y queremos hacer planes para el futuro. Yo [5] muy [6] porque tengo un examen de estadística mañana a  las ocho de la mañana. Mis padres [7] [8] porque mis notas en la escuela son malas. No me gusta estudiar. Mi perro Misterio [9] [10] porque no le gusta el agua y huele (smells) muy mal.  

Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy absolute contraindication is:

Early complications of the placement of a tracheostomy are all of the following EXCEPT:

BONUS: What is considered the hallmark of cardiac contractility?

What is the MOST common method of measuring cardiac output in intensive care units (ICUs) around the country?

At what point should the endotracheal tube be completely removed during a bedside percutaneous tracheostomy procedure?

Match the following drug therapy to its effect:

BONUS: A patient has had the chest tube clamped for one hour in preparation for removal. The patient is now exhibiting dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, accessory muscle use and is diaphoretic. The most appropriate action to take at this time would be to: