The pulmonologist has asked the respiratory therapist to eva…
The pulmonologist has asked the respiratory therapist to evaluate a patient for extubation. The patient has the following values recorded:PaO2 of 80 torr on 0.30 FiO2SaO2 of 94%positive gag reflexpositive leak testraises head off pillow upon commandsensorium: alertcoughs deeply when suctionedMEP: 70 cmH2OBased on these findings, what should the RT recommend?
Read DetailsBONUS: You are assisting a physician during a thoracentesis…
BONUS: You are assisting a physician during a thoracentesis on a patient with a pleural effusion on the right side. The physician asks you to provide him with a needle for anesthesizing the area. What size needle will you provide?
Read DetailsA patient with ARDS is receiving mechanical ventilation with…
A patient with ARDS is receiving mechanical ventilation with the following settings:Mode: PCVPIP: 20 cmH2Orate: 12 bpmTI: 1 secondI:E: 1:1FiO2: 0.50PEEP: 15 cmH2OVt exhaled: 6 mL/kgABGs:pH: 7.28PCO2: 55 torrPO2: 62 torrThe pulmonologist wants to maintain a PaCO2 of 40 to 45 mmHg. Which of the following would the respiratory therapist recommend?
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A home care patient will be receiving oxygen therapy via a transtracheal catheter. How should the patient be instructed with regard to the oxygen system?I. that the flow can be increased to 5 L/minII. the administration of oxygen can begin immediately once the procedure has been completedIII. the catheter may require daily cleaningIV. the catheter will not be inserted until the stent is removed
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