A patient is receiving continuous mechanical ventilation. S…
A patient is receiving continuous mechanical ventilation. Settings and parameters are as follows:Mode Assist/Controlf 14 bpmVT 800 mLFiO2 0.45PEEP 10 cmH2OPIP 45 cmH2OPplateau 35 cmH2OTubing compliane 3 ml/cmH2ODetermine the corrected VT?
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A patient is receiving mechanical ventilation due to ARDS. Settings and parameters are as follows? Mode pressure controlPIP 30 cmH2OFiO2 75%RR 22 PEEP 15 cmH2O pH 7.35PaCO2 45 torrHCO3- 25 mEq/LPaO2 58 torrSaO2 81% What is the most appropriate recommendation at this time?
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A patient is on continuous mechanical ventilation via a Puritan-Bennett 840. Upon entering the room, the respiratory therapist notes that the low volume alarm is sounding. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist check?I. Drainage bottlesII. ET cuffIII. Kinked tubeIV. Medication cups
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