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Capo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following tidal volume range would you recommend for an infant with severe ARDS?
 
  a. 3 to 4 ml/kg
  b. 4 to 5 ml/kg
  c. 6 to 7 ml/kg
  d. Greater than 8 ml/kg

Question 2

You are called to the NICU to assess the blood pressure of a neonate who weighs 750 g. You determine that the pressure is normal. Which of the following pressure did you obtain?
 
  a. 40/25
  b. 45/35
  c. 55/40
  d. 55/25


Ahernandez18

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

ANS: B
Tidal volumes greater than 8 ml/kg are likely to over stretch the lung, resulting in acute lung inju-ry and should be avoided. Patients with severe ARDS may require even lower tidal volumes in the rate of 4 to 5 ml/kg.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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