t.) ___________________________.
With a abg of the following : 7.48, PCO2-27, PaO2-87, HCO3-24 ,
AC/VC 700 (pred 600) , RR-18, FIO2- 40, PEEP of 5 cm H2O, fixed the
problem with the abg, you can only pick one item:
Answer:
This ABG is interpreted as respiratory alkalosis with high PH and low pCO2 levels.
The problem can fixed by correcting pCO2 levels by controlling mechanical hyperventilation.
t.) ___________________________. With a abg of the following : 7.48, PCO2-27, PaO2-87, HCO3-24 , AC/VC 700...
Presentation: Post-op day #3 Mr. Smith, a 68-year-old Caucasian male, weighs 150 lb. He has undergone an anterior colon resection for rectal polyps and had an uneventful postoperative course until the evening of the third postoperative day. He was on a telemetry floor and had no unusual complaints. At 11pm on the third postoperative day, he began to complain of not feeling “right”. Assessment of the patient revealed hypotension and shortness of breath. Within minutes he became confused and agitated....
Presentation: Post-op day #3 Mr. Smith, a 68-year-old Caucasian male, weighs 150 lb. He has undergone an anterior colon resection for rectal polyps and had an uneventful postoperative course until the evening of the third postoperative day. He was on a telemetry floor and had no unusual complaints. At 11pm on the third postoperative day, he began to complain of not feeling “right”. Assessment of the patient revealed hypotension and shortness of breath. Within minutes he became confused and agitated....