A physician asks you to evaluate a 34-year old male post-ope…
A physician asks you to evaluate a 34-year old male post-operative patient for consideration of IPPB therapy. The clinical goal is to promote deep breathing. Which of the following data would be of most value in determining is IPPB therapy is needed?
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The chest tube: I. has one end inserted into the intrapleural space II. should not be clamped if an air leak is present III. allows drainage of fluid or air from the intrapleural space. IV. should have its drainage collection system above patient level
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