A patient receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the…
A patient receiving continuous mandatory ventilation in the assist-control mode develops auto-PEEP. Which of the following changes in ventilatory patterns would you consider to minimize the effects of auto-PEEP in this patient?I. decreasing the rateII. using low-rate synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilationIII. decreasing the peak inspiratory flowIV. lowering the VT and letting the PaCO2 rise
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A conscious adult patient with atrial fibrillation is being prepared for synchronous cardioversion. Which of the following should be recommended? I.Administer midazolam (Versed) before starting. II.Administer flumazenil (Romazicon) before starting. III.Charge the defibrillator to 100 J. IV.Charge the defibrillator to 360 J. V.Set the ECG machine to lead II. VI.Have a manual resuscitator on standby.
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Which of the following are acceptable indicators of hypoxemia for purposes of justifying home O2 therapy?I. resting PaO2 of 65 mm Hg (room air)II. drop in Sao2 below 88% during ambulationIII. resting arterial SaO2 below 88% (room air)
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