Author Question: Explain the importance of PPV (positive pressure ventilation).[br][br][b][color=#165FFA]Question ... (Read 26 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Explain the importance of PPV (positive pressure ventilation).

Question 2

If a patient is to receive 1,500 ml of fluids over a 24-hour period, calculate the hourly drip rate.

courtney_bruh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

To assist normal breathing, to provide respiratory support, to maintain a stable flow of oxygen and anesthesia gas.

Answer to Question 2

The total volume (1,500) is divided by number of hours (24) to equal hourly drip rate of 62.5 ml