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craiczarry

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on: Jul 16, 2018
NIV has just been initiated on a patient in respiratory distress with an inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) of 12 cm H2O and an end-expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) of 5 cm H2O.
 
  Which of the following would indicate clinical improvement of the patient's condition?
  1. Decreased respiratory rate
  2. Synchronization with the ventilator
  3. Decreased inspiratory muscle activity
  4. Decreased arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2)
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

The leading cause of patient discomfort and noncompliance with NIV is which of the following?
 
  a. Drying of nasal mucosa
  b. Mask type and fit
  c. Type of PTV
  d. Lack of an oxygen blender


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Improvement in patient comfort is indicated by a decreased respiratory rate, decreased inspirato-ry muscle activity, and synchronization with the ventilator.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Excessive drying of the nasal mucosa as a result of using nasal CPAP or NIV is associated with nasal congestion and increased nasal resistance. This is a leading cause of patient discomfort and noncompliance with the prescribed therapy.


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