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Using the data below, perform the calculations necessary to evaluate the V/Q matching for CO2. VE...

Using the data below, perform the calculations necessary to evaluate the V/Q matching for CO2.

VE = 8 L/min

f = 20 br/min

PaCO2 = 49 mm

Hg PeCO2 = 35 mm Hg

Ideal body weight = 170 lbs

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The patient is hyperventilating   A. correct B. incorrect

The patient's Vt = 2.5 L/breath   A. correct B. incorrect

The VD/VT is within normal limits   A. correct B. incorrect

This patient may have pulmonary emboli A. correct B. incorrect

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V/Q ratio is a ventilation- perfusion ratio..It is the ratio between the amount of air getting to the lung alveoli and the amount of blood being sent to the lungs..Both v and Q will be in ml/ min..

V/Q = alveolar ventilation/ cardiac output

It is the balance between ventilation and perfusion..it is important due to ratio between the ventilation and perfusion it is the major factor affecting alveolar and levels of O2 and CO2 level..

Increased paco2 is always a reflection of inadequate alveolar ventilation..when pco2 decrease there will be diffusion in to the blood..this diffusion continues..

Normal range of paco2 is 35 - 45mm..patient paco2 level 49mm..so patient hyperventilating..

A , correct

Vt normal range 10- 12ml/kg IBM.. Restrictive lungs vt 4-8ml/kg IBM..it can be calculated based on patient weight 170Ibs or 77kg

Patient VE level 8L/min

Vt at 8ml/77=9.6L/ breath

B, incorrect

Normal VD/VT ranges from 0.28 to 0.33..increased VD/VT can cause decrease in alveolar volume (VA)

By using Bohr dead space equation

VD/VT = paco2 - peco2/paco2

Patient paco2 level 49mm and peco2 level 35mmhg

So 49- 35/49= 0.28

It is normal in limits

A, correct

Impaired ventilation/ perfusion V/Q matching and gas exchange and elevate pulmonary arterial pressure can cause pulmonary embolism..here Patient is hyperventilating and high vt level and CO2 level can cause pulmonary embolism for Patient..

A, correct

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