Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

What is the compliance of a mechanically ventilated patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
  1. 20 mL/H2O or less
  2. 30 mL/H2O or less
  3. 50 mL/H2O or less
  4. 100 mL/H2O or less
Explanation
Answer: A-The compliance of a mechanically ventilated patient with ARDS is 20 mL/H2O or less.

ARDS is an inflammatory condition with impaired alveolar gas exchange. It is recommended to ventilate ARDS patient with PEEP to assist impaired alveolar gas exchange.
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