Agent Gibbs has excessive foul smelling bronchial secretions…

Agent Gibbs has excessive foul smelling bronchial secretions, bilateral wheeze, increased HR and RR. He is cyanotic and has digital clubbing. CXR shows increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickness and flattened diaphragm. Sputum culture is positive for Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient developed atelectasis after thoracic surgery. The…

A patient developed atelectasis after thoracic surgery. The patient is has the following vital signs: HR 104, RR 18, SpO2 88% on 2L NC. She has diminished BS over the atelectatic part but otherwise clear. Which of the following treatment options would you recommend?