This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In what clinical condition has pressure-controlled ventilation with a prolonged inspiratory time ... (Read 64 times)

Coya19@aol.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 601
on: Jul 16, 2018
In what clinical condition has pressure-controlled ventilation with a prolonged inspiratory time been shown to be helpful?
 
  a. ARDS/acute lung injury
  b. Pulmonary embolism
  c. Bilateral pneumonia
  d. Severe pulmonary fibrosis

Question 2

What is the primary concern when using proning to improve oxygenation in the patient with ARDS?
 
  a. Sudden increase in PaCO2
  b. Displacement of tubes and lines
  c. Pneumothorax
  d. Hemodynamic compromise


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

spencer.martell

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pressure-control ventilation with prolonged inspiratory time has been associated with improve-ment in PaO2 in patients with acute lung injury/ARDS.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Care must be taken to ensure that endotracheal tubes, intravenous lines, and catheters are not blocked or dislodged.


Coya19@aol.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 601
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

ultraflyy23

  • Member
  • Posts: 312
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The use of salicylates dates back 2,500 years to Hippocrates's recommendation of willow bark (from which a salicylate is derived) as an aid to the pains of childbirth. However, overdosage of salicylates can harm body fluids, electrolytes, the CNS, the GI tract, the ears, the lungs, the blood, the liver, and the kidneys and cause coma or death.

Did you know?

In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Automated blood pressure monitor Automated blood pressure monitor
Results from sequential study of two cohorts tested at three ages and at three different points in t Results from sequential study of two cohorts tested at three ages and at three different points in t
The coolant temperature is controlled by the thermostat, which opens and allows coolant to flow to ... The coolant temperature is controlled by the thermostat, which opens and allows coolant to flow to ...
A magnetically controlled vane phaser. A magnetically controlled vane phaser.
Physics - Density and Pressure Physics - Density and Pressure
Incomplete dominance in flowering time of pea plants Incomplete dominance in flowering time of pea plants
Video: Bond types - Atomic structure and basis of bonds

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library