Optimizing Oxygenation and Ventilation
38754A 65-year-old COPD patient who weighs 70 kg is being mechanically ventilated. His ventilator settings are as follows: SIMV 4 breaths/min VT 650ml FiO2 ...
38754A 65-year-old COPD patient who weighs 70 kg is being mechanically ventilated. His ventilator settings are as follows: SIMV 4 breaths/min VT 650ml FiO2 ...
38755 Provide an interpretation for each ABG (include compensation and hypoxemia levels) •Identify the problem (ventilation, oxygenation, or both) •Provide your recommendation for correcting the problem. (include all formulas, calculations, and units of measure) 1. A patient is on SIMV – 6, VT – 700, FIO2 -...
38682A ventilator may malfunction during use, therefore, alarms are set to warn of possible dangers related to ventilator systems. To avoid alarms being constantly triggered they should not be set so closely, however, they must be adequate to denote changes in the status of the...
38680A 32-year-old female diagnosed with asthma exacerbation and impending respiratory failure is admitted to the emergency department. Her breathing is labored with a respiratory rate of 40 and a heart rate of 150. Twenty minutes after admission the patient was intubated with a 7.5mm endotracheal...
38681Patients who receive mechanical ventilation lose the natural function of their upper airway; therefore, since the upper airway is bypassed the inspired air that a patient receives must be filtered, warmed, and humidified. Humidification should be provided to all patients with an artificial airway to...
38674Discussion: The Domains of the Health Administration Leadership Competency Model The history, definition, and use of Leadership Competency Models were addressed this week in Chapter 2 of your course text. The Health Administration Leadership Competency Model was specifically tailored to include interdisciplinary effectiveness. It consists of...
38576 Prompt Case Study: Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome History: Ms. Y is a 23 year-old woman who was feeling fine until the morning of admission when she began having severe chills, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and fever of 40*C. The symptoms persisted throughout the day and caused her to...
38480For this assignment, you will provide detailed responses to the following questions. Describe the difference between dynamic compliance and static compliance. What useful information do we receive by monitoring...
38434For this assignment, you will provide detailed responses to the following questions. A 32-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a 2-day history of fever and cough. His chest film shows a right middle lobe infiltrate. His room air ABG showed: pH: 7.32 PCO2: 32 torr PO2: 78...
38412 Discussion: Conscientious Objection and Patient Rights What happens when a patient's wishes contradict the beliefs of a health care worker's? To prepare for this Discussion, consider this week's Learning Resources regarding conscientious objection and patient rights. By Day 4 Post a comprehensive response to the following: Do health care...