Ms. Branch is a 19-year-old admitted with COVID-19. She is c…
Ms. Branch is a 19-year-old admitted with COVID-19. She is currently on a 50% Veni mask at 12L with the following vitals: HR 130, RR 28, SpO2 87% with labored breathing and use of accessory muscle. BS- crackles and rhonci throughout. The MD has order a HFNC. Which of the following is the correct starting FIO2 and total flow for the HFNC?
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A 19-year-old unresponsive patient has been dropped off in the ER by his friends. The friends left before any questions could be asked. The MD has determined this is a heroine over dose. Which of the follong drugs do you recommend?
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A patient presents to the ER with a severe metabolic acidosis. The MD wants to determine if the patient’s metabolic acidosis is caused by either the accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of HCO3. Which of the following would you recommend?
Read DetailsA 64-year-old male patient is receiving an aerosol treatment…
A 64-year-old male patient is receiving an aerosol treatment with acetylcysteine and hypertonic saline via a small volume nebulizer. After only a few minutes, the patient suddenly becomes dyspneic. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem?
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