A male patient in the ICU is currently on vent support due t…
A male patient in the ICU is currently on vent support due to blunt chest trauma. The patient is awake and currently on the following ventilatory settings and data:Mode = AC Tot. Respirations = 23 CXR : Absent lung markingsSet Rate = 12 Measured VT = 530 ml RUL and RMLVT = 700 ml SpO2 = 90% FIO2 = 0.40 DCL = 10.5 ml cm H2O PEEP = 0 StatCL = 12.5 ml cm H2O What can be done to help with this situation:I. Increase FIO2II. Needle decompressionIII. Place patient on pressure control ventilationIV. Give pateint bronchodilator therapy
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