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colton

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The major pathologic or structural changes associated with the physical presence of meconium in MAS include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. partially obstructed airways, air trapping, and alveolar hyperinflation.
  b. pulmonary air leak syndromes (pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax).
  c. totally obstructed airways and absorption atelectasis.
  d. pulmonary edema and alveolar flooding.

Question 2

How many days of ventilatory support are anticipated for a patient with a flail chest to allow sufficient time for bone healing?
 
  a. 3 to 5 days
  b. 5 to 10 days
  c. 12 to 15 days
  d. 18 to 21 days


billybob123

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

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The major pathologic or structural changes associated with MAS due to the physical presence of the meconium include partially obstructed airways, air trapping, alveolar hyperinflation, pulmonary air leak syndromes (pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax), and totally obstructed airways and absorption atelectasis. They do not include pulmonary edema and alveolar flooding.

Answer to Question 2

B
Although full bone healing will not be complete, 5 to 10 days of ventilatory support should allow sufficient healing of the flail area.


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