Monday, 17 September 2012

Emedinews:Makesure:An asthmatic with respiratory rate of 37 developed respiratory arrest.


Situation: An asthmatic with respiratory rate of 37 developed respiratory arrest.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was the patient not put on the ventilator in time?
Lesson: Make sure to remember that a respiratory rate of > 35 is a warning signal to start ventilation therapy.

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