Troubleshooting the Ventilator Terms to know: Tidal Volume (TV)= amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cyclePlateau Pressures (PPlat)= reflect pulmonary compliance as well as the pressure applied to small airways and alveoli. It can be measured by applying a brief inspiratory pause after ventilation. Peak Pressures (PIP)= This …
A 64 y.o patient with a history of ALS presents to the ED with shortness of breath. On exam, he is alert but appears to be taking shallow respirations. He has a history of chronic diaphragmatic weakness secondary to his ALS and is on NIPPV at night. His saturation is 94% on room air. You …
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A 35 year old male with no PMH presents for SOB. On arrival, the patient is in respiratory distress and is unable to provide any additional history to you. He is 80% on room air with a RR of 29. BP is 180/90, and HR is 125. Temp by axilla is 37.5. A portable CXR …
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