Author Question: Mean arterial pressure is the result of: a. diastolic pressure 1/3 intracranial pressure b. ... (Read 78 times)

tnt_battle · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Mean arterial pressure is the result of:

a. diastolic pressure 1/3 intracranial pressure
b. systolic + 1/3 diastolic pressure + ICP
c. diastolic BP + 1/3 (systolic BP diastolic BP)
d. systolic BP 1/3 (systolic BP + diastolic BP)

Question 2

What is the best method of ventilation for a head-injured patient with signs of brainstem herniation?

a. hyperventilation with CO2 less than 35 mmHg
b. hypoventilation with a CO2 greater than 45 mmHg
c. hypo-oxygenation with an O2 saturation of 90 mmHg
d. normal ventilation with a CO2 of 40 mmHg