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Use of weaning protocols for ventilation results in a decrease in the incidence of what? {Ans: Ventilator associated pneumonia}What is attached rhythm? {Ans: Ventricular fibrillation}For a patient with new onset pancreatitis in the ICU who is sedated, what agent should be considered as an ethology? {Ans: Propofol}What is first sign of impending renal failure? {Ans: oliguria Less than 0.5ml/kg/hr or less than 400ml/day Majority of renal failure is}Epidural anesthesia was associated with decreases in which complications? (5) {Ans: 1) Mortality 2) Atrial arrhythmias 3) DVT 4) Respiratory depression 5) Post op nausea/vomiting}What optimization steps can be done prior to extubation? (11) {Ans: 1) Withdraw sedative drugs 2) Ensure patient psychologically ready 3) Minimize secretions 4) Diuretics to clear pulmonary edema 5) Bronchodilators 6) Ensure adequate rest and nutrition 7) Normalize electrolytes affecting muscle function (Ca, Mg, PO4) 8) Exclude ICU polymyopathy 9) Treat infections 10) Suppress fever 11) Exclude drug induced neuromuscular blockade}What are 5 H's and 5 T's? {Ans: 5 Hs: 1) Hypoxia - airway management and effective ventilation 2) Hypovolemia - infusion of fluid 3) Hydrogen ion (acidosis) - hyperventilation and bolus of HCO3 4) Hypo/hyperkalemia - either infusion or shifting