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  1. CODE question

    dmc_rrt replied to JMDRN09's topic in General Nursing

    as an rt, i thought jmdrn09 had a good answer. the pulmonary edema can also act like a lavage and loosen secretions or tar thats is in the

  2. Post Surgical Atelectasis

    dmc_rrt replied to jamina's topic in General Nursing

    If the lungs can't expand, then atelectasis will occur. It depends on the pt. as to how clinically significant that atelectasis will be. ie. is there pulmonary edema, pain, obeseity,

  3. EKG/ ECG help

    dmc_rrt replied to ozmalenursie's topic in General Nursing

    A third degree heart block is when the P waves are at regular intervals of each other and the QRS are at regular intervals with each other, but the P waves and QRS are not in sync with each other....

  4. Question about plateau pressures

    dmc_rrt replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    Peak Inspiratory Pressure(PIP) is a combination of the driving pressure and plateau Pressure. Plateau pressure reading includes PEEP, but not the driving pressure required to deliver the breath....