Which of the following is NOT an advantage of pressure controlled mechanical ventilation? 

What is the predicted pattern of recovery of function for a patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome?

A 3-week-old female presents to the ER with one week history of nasal congestion and occasional cough. She developed a fever to 102 F this evening, is refusing to feed, and mom reports coughing, noisy and fast breathing. On exam, she is ill-appearing, lethargic, tachypneic with intercostal retractions and a paroxysmal cough. Mom informs you that she also has a 2-year-old who is in day care and has a “cold”. What is the most likely diagnosis given the clinical presentation?

Which of the following will lead to an acutely increased End tidal CO2?

You are counseling the family of an infant who is suspected of having cerebral palsy. Which of the following statements regarding this condition could you include in your discussion?

A 4 month old infant female with cyanotic congenital heart disease presents to the CICU with first time seizure and left leg weakness. What condition is highest on your differential for this patient?

When developing the management plan of a 9 month old with stridor, rhinorrhea, and barky cough who weighs 8.2 kg, which dose of dexamethasone is indicated?

Check all of the following statements that are true about Syncope

A child post- Fontan palliation presents with ascites and peripheral edema. Which complication associated with the Fontan procedure is most likely:

You are taking care of a 14 y/o with status asthmaticus. He is currently intubated and sedated and being treated with continuous albuterol, steroids, and a cisatracurium and ketamine infusion. His current ventilator settings show a PIP of 36, PEEP of 5, TV 6 cc/kg, RR of 12, iTime 1.5, and FiO2 of 45%. A plateau pressure is measured and is 22. His most recent arterial blood gas is 7.08/80/65 and his EtCO2 reads 50.  What would be the most appropriate next step in managing this patient?