What is the most important next step in managing Mr. Hernandez?

What clinical condition should you suspect based on Mr. Hernandez’s symptoms?

What is the most appropriate action when a patient undergoing a spontaneous breathing trial exhibits agitation and confusion? 

Interventions to prevent VAP should begin at what time?

What is a key criterion for extubation? 

A patient has failed multiple weaning attempts. What long-term strategy should be considered? 

Enteral feedings increase the risk of which of the following?

Five days after being placed on continuous mechanical ventilation, a patient who inhaled toxic gas in an industrial accident displays the following clinical data:              FiO2              0.4              PEEP            20 cm H20              PaO2            120 mm Hg              PaCO2          38 mm Hg             Ventilator Mode     Assist/Control What ventilator changes should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?

A patient with a head injury is intubated and mechanically ventilated. What ventilator setting might help reduce intracranial pressure (ICP)? 

Aerobic metabolism, that provides ATP for cellular energy, occurs in the