Calculate and determine the weanability of patients with this ...

[jlmhmf]

Calculate and determine the weanability of patients with this data: CD = 25 mL/cm H2O, PImax = 28 cm H2O, PaO2 = 93 mm Hg, PAO2 = 158 mm Hg, and f = 22 breaths/min.
 
  a. 2not weanable
  b. 19weanable
  c. 32not weanable
  d. 54weanable

Question 2

Which parameter is used as the primary index of the drive to breathe?
 
  a. Airway occlusion pressure
  b. CROP index
  c. Maximum inspiratory pressure
  d. Rapid shallow breathing index

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Use the CROP formula: CROP = (CD  PImax  PaO2/PAO2)/f.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The inspiratory drive to breathe is established by measuring the airway occlusion pressure (P0.1 or P100).

[jlmhmf]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dawsa925]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review