A 68-year-old male is brought to the ED via emergency medica…

A 68-year-old male is brought to the ED via emergency medical services after a syncopal episode at home.  He was conscious upon their arrival at his home and was complaining of chest discomfort.  At the time of the EKG recording, he complained of near syncope and chest burning.  His EKG is seen here. Rate: Rhythm: Axis: Block: Infarction: Interpretation: Treatment:

A 28-year-old patient is being evaluated by a respiratory th…

A 28-year-old patient is being evaluated by a respiratory therapist after a trauma. The patient is receiving VC ventilation with the following settings: . FIO2 0.65 Mandatory rate 14 VT 450 mL PEEP 8 cm H2O The therapist notes the following pressure-volume tracing:  The therapist should recommend decreasing the    

A patient complaining of dyspnea has a heart rate of 112/min…

A patient complaining of dyspnea has a heart rate of 112/min and a respiratory rate of 28/min. The following ABG analysis results are obtained while the patient is receiving oxygen at 5 L/min by nasal cannula: ABG: pH 7.47 PCO2 33 mm Hg PO2 48 mm Hg HCO3 – 24 mEq/L BE +1 mEq/L SO2 (calc) 83% Which of the following should be done FIRST?