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bobbysung

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Headache, seizures, a stiff neck, bulging fontanelles, and a rash consisting of tiny pinpoint hemorrhages under the skin indicate:
 
  a. meningitis. c. pneumonia.
  b. epiglottitis. d. laryngotracheobronc hitis.

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Should flow-restricted, oxygen-powered breathing devices (demand valves) be used to ventilate children? Why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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brittrenee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

No. Flow-restricted, oxygen-powered breathing devices deliver high pressures and do not allow the operator to feel pulmonary compliance. Therefore, they are more likely to cause pneumothorax in children.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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