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An intern observed that patient is unresponsive, and ECG was performed urgently that showed that he was having an arrythmia. DC shock is delivered but the arrythmia persisted and patient is still unresponsive. What is the next best step?
ANSWER= B. Start CPR
Explain:- According to ACLS guidelines in case of arrythmia DC shock should be delivered to the patient immediately but here in this question already a DC shock given to the patient but arrythmia is persisting, next step would be again to deliver DC shock but the machine would take time to charge it again so in between this time CPR would be given and consider as next step according to this question demand.Other option C and D are not relevant in this scenario.
You are posted as a JR in ICU. Senior doctor has asked you manage a mechanically ventilated patient who is having ABG features of hypoventilation leading to respiratory acidosis. Which of the following parameters should he modulate to improve the condition of patient?
Explain:- In case of Respiratory acidosis with higher pCO2; respiratory rate raised however with lower pCO2, FiO2 and PEEP raised
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