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Optimizing Ventilation for Asthmatic Patients Post-Intubation
The chapter explores the strategy of using ketamine for intubating asthmatic patients and maintaining paralysis, emphasizing the importance of intervening before acidosis sets in. It covers optimizing ventilation by adjusting I:E ratio and pressure alarms to prevent breath stacking and hypercarbia, highlighting the significance of collaboration with respiratory therapists and ICU colleagues in managing asthmatic patients.