Neuromuscular blocking agents are commonly used in mechanically ventilated patients when which of the following occurs?
a. The patient is in severe pain.
b. Cardiac arrhythmias are present.
c. The patient develops anxiety as a result of ICU psychosis.
d. Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony cannot be corrected.
ANS: D
Paralytics or neuromuscular blocking agents are used for patient-ventilator dyssynchrony that cannot be corrected by adjusting ventilator settings.
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