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Title: Which parameters indicate that a patient in the intensive care unit being mechanically ventilated is
Post by: Jendo on May 19, 2016
Which parameters indicate that a patient in the intensive care unit being mechanically ventilated is ready for an interruption in sedation? The patient:

1. Had a MAP of 75 and heart rate of 76
2. Was sleeping but awakened with verbal stimuli
3. Frowned when turned but otherwise showed no muscular tension
4. Activated the ventilator alarms but the alarms stopped spontaneously
5. Is receiving neuromuscular blocking agents to ensure adequate ventilation


Title: Re: Which parameters indicate that a patient in the intensive care unit being mechanically ventilate
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 11, 2016
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Title: Re: Which parameters indicate that a patient in the intensive care unit being mechanically ventilated is
Post by: Jendo on Jun 11, 2016
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Title: Re: Which parameters indicate that a patient in the intensive care unit being mechanically ventilated is
Post by: Canamerica on Jun 17, 2016
Let me know if you need even more of an explanation