When to Decrease the Minute Ventilation (TMC Practice Question)

This video breaks down a TMC Practice Question about making the proper adjustments to a patient's Ventilator Settings. ✅
💥Full Guide on Ventilator Settings ➜ ➜ ➜ https://bit.ly/2KMrNle
💥Full Guide on Arterial Blood Gases ➜ ➜ ➜ http://bit.ly/2YYavvh

🚨TMC Test Bank (All Practice Questions) 👉 http://bit.ly/2IGeqSu
🚨Daily TMC Practice Questions (via Email) 👉 http://bit.ly/2NnXh3C

➡️A 58-year-old postoperative male who weighs 172 lbs is receiving volume control A/C ventilation with the following settings:
Rate 16/min
Tidal volume 550 mL
FiO2 40%
His ABG results are as follows:
pH 7.51
PaCO2 30 torr
HCO3 23 mEq/L
BE -1
PaO2 117 torr
SaO2 99%

Based on this information, which of the following would you recommend?
A. Discontinue mechanical ventilation
B. Administer IV bicarbonate
C. Increase the peak flow setting
D. Decrease the minute ventilation

Do you know the correct answer? Let's break it down! The first thing you need to do is interpret the ABG results. The pH is increased, the PaCO2 is decreased, and the HCO3 is normal. This can be interpreted as: Acute Respiratory Alkalosis.

Since the PaCO2 level is decreased, it means that the patient is blowing off too much CO2. In other words, they're hyperventilating. So in order to correct the problem, we need to increase the PaCO2. And to do so, you must decrease the minute ventilation. There are two ways to do so: Decrease the rate or Decrease the tidal volume.

💥Full Guide on Ventilator Settings ➜ ➜ ➜ https://bit.ly/2KMrNle
💥Full Guide on Arterial Blood Gases ➜ ➜ ➜ http://bit.ly/2YYavvh

—————

📗 BEST STUDY GUIDES FOR YOU
▪ TMC Test Bank 👉 http://bit.ly/2IGeqSu
▪ Hacking the TMC Exam 👉 http://bit.ly/2XBc8do
▪ TMC Exam Bundle (Save $) 👉 https://bit.ly/34pqEsV
▪ Daily TMC Practice Questions 👉 http://bit.ly/2NnXh3C

💙MORE FROM RTZ
▪ Free TMC Practice Exam 👉 http://bit.ly/2XlwASL
▪ Free RRT Cheat Sheet 👉 http://bit.ly/2IbmOKB
▪ Resources for RT's 👉 http://bit.ly/2WVV5qo
▪ Testimonials 👉 http://bit.ly/2x7b5Gl

🌐FOLLOW US
▪ Instagram 👉 http://bit.ly/2FhF0jV
▪ Twitter 👉 http://bit.ly/2ZsS6T1
▪ Facebook 👉 http://bit.ly/2MSEejt
▪ Pinterest 👉 http://bit.ly/2ZwVLPw

🚑MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
Medicine and Respiratory Therapy are continuously changing practices. The information in this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, please consult with a physician or qualified medical professional.

💡AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER
This description contains affiliate links. If you decide to purchase a product through one of them, we receive a small commission at no cost to you.

—————

⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Practice Question
1:36 - Explanation
3:08 - Correct Answer

—————

🖼CREDIT FOR MUSIC AND GRAPHICS:
▪ Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.
▪ Check It Out: http://bit.ly/2WtPq7h
▪ Graphics: www.canva.com
▪ Graphics: www.freevector.com
▪ Graphics: www.vecteezy.com
▪ Graphics: www.pngtree.com

#RespiratoryTherapy #RespiratoryTherapist #RespiratoryTherapySchool