Author Question: When using a heated humidifier during mechanical ventilation, the inspired gas temperature at the ... (Read 73 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

When using a heated humidifier during mechanical ventilation, the inspired gas temperature at the airway should be set to what level?

a. 29 to 31 C
b. 31 to 35 C
c. 35 to 37 C
d. 38 to 40 C

Question 2

Indications for delivering sigh breaths during mechanical ventilation include which of the fol-lowing? 1. Before and after suctioning 2. During chest physical therapy 3. In patients with stiff lungs 4. When small VT values are used

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
We prefer an optimal humidity approach and use of a heated humidifier to deliver gas in the range of 35 to 37 C at the airway.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Constant, monotonous tidal ventilation at a small volume (<7 ml>