The therapist is mechanically ventilating a patient who has multiple lung abscesses from a Staphylococcus aureus infection in right middle and lower lobes. Based on this information, in what position should the therapist mechanically ventilate this patient?
A. supine
B. left lateral decubitus
C. right lateral decubitus
D. prone
?ANS: B
A. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
B. Correct response: "Good lung down" positioning is contraindicated for patients who have pulmonary hemorrhage and lung abscess because of the risk of spillage of blood or pus into the uninvolved (dependent) lung. Another exception to the "good lung down" rule involves patients who have unilateral pleural effusion, where lateral decubitus positioning does not appear to affect ventilation–perfusion matching or oxygenation.
C. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
D. Incorrect response: See explanation B.
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