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When do you know it's time to extubate? {Ans: RSBI < 100 Patient tolerates PSV, they follow commands ABG is WNL}Low SVR {Ans: Meds, sepsis, re-warming, hyperthermia}The IABP will be timed to deflate before _______ {Ans: The aortic valve opens}Causes of Metabolic alkalosis {Ans: NG suction, vomiting, excessive diuretic therapy, steroids}What do you do if you do not have capture? {Ans: go up on the milliamps}Low SVO2 {Ans: Inadequate oxygen delivery or increased oxygen consumption Ex: fever, pain, bleeding, infection}