A 14 y/o lethargic patient on 10 lpm simple O2 mask is in th…

A 14 y/o lethargic patient on 10 lpm simple O2 mask is in the emergency department with status asthmaticus. Current assessment are as follows: HR – 140 bpm pH – 7.23 RR – 18 breaths/min PaCO2 – 65 torr SpO2 – 88% PaO2 – 55 torr Breathsounds – Faint wheezes HCO3 – 25 mEq/L Chest rise – Minimal BE – 1 mEq/L What should the respiratory care practitioner recommend at this time?

A rapid response was called in the PICU as you arrive at the…

A rapid response was called in the PICU as you arrive at the scene the patient is not responsive, not breathing but has a faint pulse. You begin manually ventilating with 100% FIO2. You palpate no pulse via carotid artery and observe the ECG pattern:What would you suggest at this time?