Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2021
In a postoperative patient who underwent removal of the lower lobe 6 days ago left lung due to bacterial destruction and the development of pneumothorax, increased shortness of breath to 48/min., PaO2 decreased to 50 mm Hg. Art., PaCO2 increased to 65 mm Hg. Art., there was a cough, excretion of large amounts of sputum, general cyanosis of the skin, hypotension - 60/20 mm Hg. Art. During auscultation of the right and left lungs, a large number of different calibers are heard wheezing, sharply weakened breathing. What emergency care should be given to the patient to to eliminate respiratory failure?
Answer options
- The position is orthopedic
- Puncture of the pleural cavity
- Carry out lavage of the tracheobronchial tree
- Intubate the trachea with mechanical ventilation
- Hyperbaric oxygenation through a mask with a tank
Correct answer
Intubate the trachea with mechanical ventilation
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