What are some advantages of using CVP monitoring.
What will be an ideal response?
The major advantage of the CVP in hemodynamic monitoring is to measure filling pressures in the right heart. The CVP is helpful in assessing fluid status and right heart function. The central venous catheter can also be used to collect "mixed" venous blood samples and for administration of medications and fluids.
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What is the limiting charge?
a. The limiting charge for services is 100% of the nonparticipating fee schedule amount. b. Balance billing by nonparticipating physicians is flexible depending on this amount. c. The limiting charge applies only to ambulance companies and other nonphysician providers. d. The limiting charge applies to services billed on a nonassigned basis.
The patient was brought to the operating room and placed in supine position. After adequate general anesthesia was obtained, the left foot was scrubbed, prepped, and draped in the usual manner. No tourniquet was utilized. A skin incision was made along the lateral border of the fifth metatarsal and carried down to the subcutaneous tissue in line with the skin incision. Bleeders were clamped and
electrocoagulated. Dissection was carried down to the base of the fifth metatarsal where an osteotomy was made at the base. The bone was then delivered from the wound and sent to the pathology department. There was erosion of the head of the fifth metatarsal consistent with osteomyelitis. The toe was amputated and the entire specimen was sent to the pathology department. All of the tissues were débrided. The wound was irrigated and hemostasis assured. The subcutaneous tissue was very loosely reapproximated utilizing 4-0 Vicryl suture. The skin was not closed and was allowed to drain. A sterile dressing was applied to the wound. The patient was then transferred to the recovery room in satisfactory condition. Preoperative Diagnosis: Osteomyelitis, fifth metatarsal, left Postoperative Diagnosis: Same Procedure: Amputation of toe a. 28805–T4 b. 28810–LT c. 28810–T4 d. 28820–LT
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Which of the following can increase blood pressure?
A. Dehydration B. Fear of medical personnel C. Height greater than 6 feet D. Use of calcium channel blockers E. Age younger than twenty years