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Shelles

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Assess the following data obtained from the spontaneous breathing trials of four patients. Which patient is most likely to be weaned successfully at this time?
 
  a. Spontaneous rate = 32 breaths/min, VT = 375 mL, PaO2 = 98 mm Hg, FIO2 = 0.4
  b. Spontaneous rate = 15 breaths/min, VT = 450 mL, PaO2 = 87 mm Hg, FIO2 = 0.6
  c. Spontaneous rate = 15 breaths/min, VT = 650 mL, PaO2 = 91 mm Hg, FIO2 = 0.28
  d. Spontaneous rate = 12 breaths/min, VT = 680 mL, PaO2 = 79 mm Hg, FIO2 = 0.5

Question 2

What ends inspiration in pressure support ventilation?
 
  a. Time
  b. Flow
  c. Volume
  d. Pressure


jharrington11

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

ANS: C
Calculate the f/VT and PaO2/FIO2 for each patient. The patient with acceptable criteria has an f/VT of 23 and a PaO2/FIO2 of 325.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Each pressure support breath is flow cycled.


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Shelles

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
No problemo


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