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Heliox therapy is indicated for treatment of patients with post extubation stridor because of the

Heliox therapy is indicated for treatment of patients with post extubation stridor because of the

A patient has been participating in Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the past 5 weeks. The patient has recorded the results of his 6 minute walk test each week. The results indicate a steady increase in distance over the 5 week period. These results are consistent with

The FRC measured by body plethysmography is 30% larger than that measured by helium dilution. This difference is best explained by

The FRC measured by body plethysmography is 30% larger than that measured by helium dilution. This difference is best explained by

The respiratory therapist is in charge of transporting a patient with multiple trauma to a regional trauma center in a fixed wing aircraft. Which of the following should the therapist be most concerned about during the transport?

While suctioning an adult patient, the respiratory therapist observes evidence of hypoxemia on the bedside heart monitor. Which of the following are acceptable forms of treatment for the therapist to recommend?

What is the normal VD/VT ratio for a patient breathing room air?

A 2-year-old child with croup has been intubated for 4 days with a 4 mm ID uncuffed endotracheal tube. Heated aerosol at an FIO2 of 0.30 has been delivered to the patient. The physician asks the respiratory therapist to evaluate the patient for possible extubation. Which of the following would most likely indicate that the patient is ready for extubation?

Which of the following formulas will determine the amount of physiologic deadspace for a patient?