A 45 year old, 73”, 200 lb male patient is admitted to the E…
A 45 year old, 73”, 200 lb male patient is admitted to the ED with an exacerbation of myasthenia gravis. The RT assesses the patient and finds the patient’s MIPis 15 cmH2O and his VC is 1200 mL. It is decided that the patient requires ventilatory support and the physcian asks for your recommendation. Which of the following would be most appropriate initial ventialtor settings?
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A 75 kg (165 Lb) patient had a cardiac arrest and is admitted to the intensive care unit. The patient is apneic, is receiving 100% O2 by a bag-valve-mask resuscitator, and has a SpO2 of 95%. Which of the following are the most appropriate ventilator settings?
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