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What if your neuro assessment of an unresponsive patient reveals pin point pupils What is your primary field diagnosis?
narcotic overdose
When there two rescuers performing CPR on an unresponsive infant the ventilator should?
They should provide breaths for the infant every 5 seconds.
How long can a patient remain on a ventilator?
forever.... there is NO time limit
What is the use of ventilator?
The ventilator is used to calm down the breathing and the airways to the lungs. It also calms down massive coughing fits.
Is an unresponsive patient still breathing?
Could be. Breathing is not a response. A person who is unconscious would be unresponsive and still breathing.
After weeks on a ventilator does a patient have to have a tracheotomy?
No, but if the patient is awake and alert and still needs the help of the venilator, then a trach is normally given, so they can have a secure airway, and came be on a mobile ventilator and not stuck in bed
How do you perform CPR on a ventilator patient?
When a patient on a ventilator requires CPR, medical staff normally disconnect the patient from the ventilator and deliver the rescue breaths manually with an AMBU bag. The AMBU bag is attached to the endotrachial or trachial tube; which is the site where the ventilator tubing was originally connected. Compressions can be performed as ordered by the staff member in charge; newer patient beds can become firm by pressing a button. Otherwise, it is common practice to place a backboard under the patient to allow for more effective compression delivery.
What happen to an unresponsive patient without a gag reflex?
he was choking
Which form of respiratory therapy is used temporarily to replace a patient's natural breathing function?
ventilator, also called a respirator
What do to relieve an obstruted airway from an unresponsive adult patient?
To relieve an obstructed airway in an unresponsive adult patient, first, call for emergency medical help. Perform the Heimlich maneuver if the patient is still breathing, or if they are completely unresponsive, initiate CPR while checking the mouth for any visible obstruction. Use back blows and chest thrusts if the patient is conscious but choking. If unresponsive, continue with CPR and attempt to clear the airway with each rescue breath.
How does a ventilator deliever air?
The air from a ventilator is delivered to the patient either through a face mask or directly into the lungs through a tracheostomy (trach) tube
How does a ventilator deliver air?
The air from a ventilator is delivered to the patient either through a face mask or directly into the lungs through a tracheostomy (trach) tube
