The therapist is preparing to ventilate a 72 yo male with a…
The therapist is preparing to ventilate a 72 yo male with a history of congestive heart failure who was found unconscious in his apartment and subsequently intubated. The patient has an IBW of 74 Kg. Which of the following are the most appropriate initial ventilator settings for this patient?
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You are managing a patient and note that his minute ventilation has increased over the past 4 hours. You suspect that the patient’s CO2 production has increased. All of the following would increase metabolism and CO2 production EXCEPT?
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You are treating a patient in the Medical ICU who had been intubated for 72 hours due to respiratory failure and pneumonia. The patient is being ventilated with the following settings: Mode: VC-SIMV Set rate: 8 bpm Total rate: 16 bpm Vt: 480 mL PEEP: 10 cmH2O FiO2: 40% Peak insp flow: 40 Lpm pH 7.41, PaCO2 43 mmHg, PaO2 117 mmHg, HCO3 22 mEq/L. Based on this information the most appropriate action to normalize the ABG is
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After intubation and initiation of mechanical ventilation at the NBRC hospital, the physician asks you to provide an appropriate set rate and tidal volume for a male patient with a history of severe pulmonary fibrosis. His IBW is 70 kg. You would recommend a set rate and tidal volume of
Read DetailsYour patient post stroke presents with the ability to stand…
Your patient post stroke presents with the ability to stand with min A blocking her Left knee and supporting her Left arm, ability to sit without assistance stand statically with supervision for 15-20 seconds before her left knee buckles. Which is the best exercise to increase functional strength in stance on left leg to improve static standing balance?
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