Should this patient be intubated?
A. Yes, given her tachypnea, low-forced vital capacity, and respiratory alkalosis, she should be intubated. Intubation should be completed using a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker Wrong Choice!
B. Yes, given her tachypnea, low-forced vital capacity, and respiratory alkalosis, she should be intubated. Intubation should be completed using a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker Wrong Choice!
C. No, given her comfortable appearance, appropriate negative inspiratory force, and respiratory alkalosis, she should not be intubated and continue with close neurologic and respiratory monitoring Wrong Choice!
D. No, given her comfortable appearance, appropriate negative inspiratory force, and respiratory alkalosis, she should not be intubated, however, bilevel positive airway pressure support (BiPAP) should be initiated Correct Choice
Answer:D
Should this patient be intubated?
A. Yes, given her tachypnea, low-forced vital capacity, and respiratory alkalosis, she should be intubated. Intubation should be completed using a depolarizing neuromuscular blocker Wrong Choice! B. Yes, given her tachypnea, low-forced vital capacity, and respiratory alkalosis, she should be intubated. Intubation should be completed using a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker Wrong Choice! C. No, given her comfortable appearance, appropriate negative inspiratory force, and respiratory alkalosis, she should not be intubated and continue with close neurologic and respiratory monitoring Wrong Choice! D. No, given her comfortable appearance, appropriate negative inspiratory force, and respiratory alkalosis, she should not be intubated, however, bilevel positive airway pressure support (BiPAP) should be initiated Correct Choice