CLINICAL SCENARIOS IN INTUBATION AND VENTILATION

     
   

 

     
      Clinical Scenario 2
 

A 47 year old male with a two week history of upper respiratory tract infection is admitted with a history of bilateral lower limb weakness and shortness of breath. His forced vital capacity is 1 liter and his pCO2 is 70mmHg and pO2 60mmHg.

 

       
   

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