A pediatric patient suspected of having carbon monoxide poisoning has a COHb level of 30%. What is the treatment of choice?
A) 100% oxygen administration by nasal cannula
B) Hyperbaric oxygen administration
C) 100% oxygen administration by mask
D) No treatment is necessary.
B
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A. FEV1 and FEV1/FVC B. FVC and PEFR C. FEV1 and TLC D. FEV1 and FEF200-1200
A(n) __________________ is a procedure to free an entrapped median volar nerve and restore function of the wrist
A. carpal tunnel release B. Dupuytren's contracture release C. MCP joint arthroplasty D. open reduction and internal fixation of the wrist
In health care facilities, which of the following is a typical fomite?
A) laboratory coat B) 70% isopropyl alcohol C) hexachlorophene D) iodine for blood culture collection