4 critical life functions? - ANSVentilation, Oxygenation, Circulation, Perfusion

*** VENTILATION is FIRST PRIORITY



54 y/o post appendectomy pt has an order for sustained max insp q2h while awake. The pts pre-op insp capacity was 3600mL. An appropriate goal for this patient would be? - ANS1800mL



7am: Peak Press 28, Plat 23

9am: 35, 25

11am: 50, 26

What does this indicate? (no vent changes have been made) - ANSPt needs suctioning, the airway resistance is increasing from 5 to 10 to 24.

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