Which of the following are indications that a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome is at risk for respiratory failure and may need ventilatory support?1. VC becomes less than 20 ml/kg2. PEmax is less than 40 cm H2O3. PImax less than 30 cm H2O4. Cardiac output above 2.0 L/min

When a GBS patient who meet the “20-30-40” rule, what should be consider?

Which of the following is the primary system for removing filtered fluid and protein from the lungs?

At what level do the nerves that innervate the diaphragm exit the spine?

Which of the following is often preceded by a history of upper respiratory or flulike symptoms?

A patient with myasthenia gravis presents in the emergency department with profound muscle weakness. Administration of which of the following will improve ventilation?

Pulmonary function testing in patients with neuromuscular weakness would show normal values for which of the following?

What finding is associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

A vital capacity below what value indicates the need for intubation and ventilation in a patient with acute neuromuscular disease? 

In myasthenia gravis, which two pulmonary function values are the most sensitive in detecting respiratory muscle weakness?1. Vital Capacity 2. PImax and PEmax (NIF)3. Expired VE 4. Vt