BONUS: 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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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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A patient is brought into the ED after he passed out at home for the second time. A pulmonary artery catheter has been inserted and the following measurements are obtained:PAP: 19/7 torrPCWP: 3 torrCVP: 1 torrB/P: 76/50SVR: 1360 dynes.sec.cm-5C.I.: 1.8 L/minWhich of the following is the MOST likely cause for his condition?
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A patient has been brought to the Emergency Department after inhaling super heated steam. The pulmonary injuries (anatomical alterations) that would be expected at the lower airways include:I. atelectasis.II. pulmonary edema.III. small amount of thin/thick secretions.IV. pharyngeal edema.
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A 63 year old patient is brought to the ED by ambulance after a single vehicle crash and fire involving his car. He presents with an uncontrolled cough, hoarseness, singed nasal hairs and oropharyngeal edema. These are primary indications of ________________.
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