A 32-year-old firefighter is brought to the emergency department after being trapped in a fire. The firefighter is admitted to the ICU for smoke inhalation
After 12 hours, the firefighter is exhibiting signs of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and is intubated. What other supportive measures are initiated in a patient with ARDS?
A) Hemodynamic monitoring
B) Nutritional support
C) Adequate oral intake
D) Circulatory monitoring
Ans: B
Feedback: Aggressive, supportive care must be provided to compensate for the severe respiratory dysfunction. This supportive therapy almost always includes intubation and mechanical ventilation. In addition, circulatory support, adequate fluid volume, and nutritional support are important. Options A and D are basically the same thing, and they are incorrect; monitoring is not a supportive measure. Option C is incorrect; when a patient is intubated, there is no oral intake.
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