When non-homogenous lungs are ventilated by positive pressure, the non-compliant units are recruited intermittently while the compliant units suffer from _______________.

Systemic hypotension ____.

A patient should not be transported when their _______________ status is deteriorating or unstable.

Diazepam or a suitable benzodiazepine is administered intramuscularly to provide sedation.

For intrahospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients, manual ventilation is preferable to transport ventilator.

The most common indication for intrahospital transport of mechanically ventilated patients is to acquire diagnostic procedures at a location other than the intensive care setting.

_______________ of the ET tube can only be ensured with adequate humidification and prompt removal of retained secretions.

Patients who are intubated and on mechanical ventilation are less prone to develop nosocomial pneumonia than nonintubated patients.

_______________ is commonly related to ECF deficit (hypovolemia).

____ is a sign of hyperkalemia.