Significant tachypnea and hypoxia follow development of fat emboli syndrome, and the goal of ventilatory support should be:
A. Keeping the respiratory rate below 30.
B. Preventing respiratory alkalosis.
C. Reversing pulmonary shunting using positive end-expiratory pressure.
D. Maintaining an adequate total volume.
Answer:C
Significant tachypnea and hypoxia follow development of fat emboli syndrome, and the goal of ventilatory support should be:
A. Keeping the respiratory rate below 30. B. Preventing respiratory alkalosis. C. Reversing pulmonary shunting using positive end-expiratory pressure. D. Maintaining an adequate total volume.