1. Case study
Lab findings showed patient's Hemoglobin to be 8g/100ml (normal level is 12-16g/100ml) Her pulse was found to be 48 beats per minute (normal 60-100, 80 being for the average adult). She was also found to have an O2 sat. of 88 (normal being 95-100), suggesting that she was under severe respiratory distress. ... She was immediately placed on a ventilator to facilitate her breathing, and to attempt to increase O2 level to normal range. ... Sterile techniques during suctioning and changing of ventilation tubing are followed routinely to prevent infection. ... Sterile techniques during suctio...
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