You are using an automatic transport ventilator (ATV) for a patient who has an insufficient respiratory effort. What is the best indicator of adequate artificial ventilation by the ATV?
A) The preset tidal and minute volumes on the ATV are being used
B) There is no air leak between the mask and the patient's face
C) The inspiratory to expiratory ratio is 2 seconds to 1 second
D) The patient's chest rises and falls with each mechanical ventilation
D) The patient's chest rises and falls with each mechanical ventilation
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A) 8%. B) 7%. C) 5%. D) 2%.
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ibuprofen indomethacin aspirin acetaminophen
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A) ˜7 B) ˜13% C) ˜22% D) ˜31%