The benefits of a transtracheal catheter include which of the following?
1. Lower flows are needed to obtain higher SpO2
2. The ability for the patient to eventually wean off of O2.
3. Improved self-image of the patient.
4. Oxygen cost savings of up to 60%.
a. 2 and 4 c. 1, 3, and 4
b. 1 and 3 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
The guiding principle for transtracheal oxygen is that the oxygen is delivered directly into the trachea, which provides the patient with adequate oxygen while reducing the amount of oxygen used. This reduces dilution with room air on inspiration. Consequently, lower oxygen flows from the source gas are required to achieve the desired arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) with a cost savings of up to 60%.
You might also like to view...
Hemoglobin that is not carrying oxygen is called deoxyhemoglobin, and because it may now carry carbon dioxide, it is also called _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The portion of the sternum first seen on CT axial images arranged in a descending order is the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
If the mechanism of injury does not match the story the patient gives us, we have to:
a. consider whether abuse has occurred or not. b. investigate whether abuse has occurred or not. c. determine if it is endemic or epidemic. d. identify if it is Schedule I or Schedule II.
The retroviruses are unique in their ability to
A) cause cytopathic effect. B) transcribe their RNA into DNA and then again into RNA. C) be a double-stranded RNA virus. D) infect epithelial cells.