A patient presents to the ED who has a history of pulmonary emphysema is receiving 24% oxygen for the past 30 minutes. The patient’s PaCO2 increases from 45 mmHg to 48 mmHg and their PaO2 rises from 45 – 60 mmHg. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do NEXT?
Read DetailsAn OTR is working with a 32 year old female client about one month after a moderate TBI sustained during a car accident. The client complains of frequent frontal headaches, occasional blurred vision, and trouble ‘finding things even when I am looking right at them’. She is often observed squinting or closing one eye when trying to read or search for items. Which assessment would be most appropriate to assess her visual function?
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