Hyperventilation of the brain-injured patient:
A) shunts oxygen away from the brain and may result in decreased cerebral perfusion pressure.
B) has clearly demonstrated decreased mortality and morbidity in patients with a severe head injury.
C) causes cerebral vasodilation with increased intracranial pressure and should be avoided.
D) is only appropriate if the patient is unresponsive and has bilaterally dilated and sluggishly reactive pupils.
Answer: A) shunts oxygen away from the brain and may result in decreased cerebral perfusion pressure.
You might also like to view...
A claim can only be submitted to an insurance carrier on the patient's behalf if the patient has signed a(n):
assignment of benefits form. explanation of benefits form. patient information form. release of information form.
Dr. Jones is doing a repair of a myelomeningocele, the patient has been born within the last 24 hours. How long does Dr. Jones have to repair the defect to prevent an infection?
A. 36 hours C. 42 hours B. 28 hours D. 48 hours