A firefighter is brought to the ED after performing a search…
A firefighter is brought to the ED after performing a search and rescue in a burning structure. A nurse places a pulse ox on the firefighters finger, and the reading is 93%. The physician orders and ABG, and notes that the SaO2 on the ABG is only 73%. Which of the following is the most likely explanation of the difference?
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You are caring for a mechanically ventilated patient. Flow is 80, Peak Pressure 40, Pplat 20, VT 500, PEEP 5. The patient is orally intubated with a number 8.0 ET tube and is currently ventilated in PRVC mode. Calculate STATIC compliance:
Read DetailsThe “water seal” of a chest drainage system: I. works only w…
The “water seal” of a chest drainage system: I. works only when suction is used II. acts as a one-way valve preventing re-entry of air into the pleural space III. is only necessary if an “air-leak” is present IV. presents a resistance to exhalation
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