You are performing a ventilator check and notice that the ve…
You are performing a ventilator check and notice that the ventilator continuously initiates inspiration without a corresponding patient effort . The waveforms show the following:The current ventilator settings are as follows:PC AC modeRate=14Inspiratory Pressure= 20 I-Time=1.0 secFiO2= 50%Peep=8Flow Trigger= 0.5 L/minWhich of the following would you do to correct this issue?
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You are called to the bedside by the nurse due to your patient’s ventilator constantly alarming. You take a look at the ventilator and see the following flow demand(1).png What changes if any should you make on the ventilator to make the patient more comfortable?
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You are working as an ICU Respiratory Therapist and are performing a ventilator-patient assessment. Upon assessment you notice the following issue on the flow-time scalar Air Trapping.png Based on the ventilator graphic, what issue is the patient experiencing?
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