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how to correct atelectasis, ards, and pulmonary edema ANS -always add peep or reversal of the disease
process
RAW (airway resistance) formula ANS -PIP-plateau
how to correct Bronchospasm, Wheezing, Kinked ETT, Secretions? ANS -Suction, bronchodilater, correct
the kink or vent circuit
if you see a question where peak pressure(PIP) are consistent in the upper 40's , 50's and not returning
to <30 cmh2o PLUS then Patient is on volume control then what should the respiratory therapist do ?
ANS -Switch to (PCV) pressure control ventilation
if patient is hypotensive therefore patient will have a low cardiac output then what? ANS -Do not add
peep just monitorand follow up patient closely
what alarms should be set while a patient is given a paralytic agent? ANS -Secondary apnea alarm and
secondary low-pressure alarm
if patient is on SIMV with increased wob then what ? ANS -Add pressure support
With head/ braintrauma patient always use high respiratory rates to what? ANS -To keep paCo2 levels
25-30
Keep icps between what? ANS -15-20
If PIP is WNL <30 then what ANS -avoid suctioning
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