An Infant Demonstrates the Following Capnogram While Being Mechanically Ventilated

question 17

Multiple Choice

An infant demonstrates the following capnogram while being mechanically ventilated.

How should the therapist interpret this capnogram?

• A)The patient has received a paralytic agent.
• B)A paralytic agent is indicated for this patient because of the spontaneous breathing efforts represented by the downward deflections.
• C)The patient may have developed a pneumothorax.
• D)A leak has developed in the patient-ventilator system.

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