AM ABG Analysis: pH 7.27, PaCO2 65 mmHg, PaO2 63 mmHg, HCO3 …
AM ABG Analysis: pH 7.27, PaCO2 65 mmHg, PaO2 63 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L, +4 mEq/L BE Electrocardiogram: Sinus tachycardia CBC: Hb 19 g/dl, Hct, 52%, WBC 8,000 Electrolytes: Normal Chest radiograph: Light infiltrate bilaterally Urine output: 50 ml/Hr Recent assessment Breathsounds: Clear bilaterally PIP and Plateau pressures: 28 cm H2O, 20 cm H2O Based on the above data, what should be done now? Choose only ONE
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You are a respiratory therapist starting your shift in the ICU. Your first patient is a 5’8″ 65 y/o male patient intubated on CMV due to respiratory failure secondary to COPD exacerbation. Current ventilator settings are AC rate of 12, VT 550 ml, +5 cm H2O PEEP and 60% FIO2. What ventilator parameters should you assess at this time? Select as MANY as indicated
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The hypophysial portal system that connects the hypothalamus to the anterior pituitary is a unique arrangement of blood vessels. Two capillary beds are joined by a portal portal vein. Why does this structure make sense for its function?
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