A client with tongue occlusion has loss of gag reflex and alterations in level of consciousness. The blood gas test shows oxygen saturation as 40mm Hg and carbon dioxide saturation as 75 mm Hg. Which type of support provides immediate relief to the client?

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Cassidy Erickson

22 January, 07:36

A client with tongue occlusion has loss of gag reflex and alterations in level of consciousness. The blood gas test shows oxygen saturation as 40mm Hg and carbon dioxide saturation as 75 mm Hg. Which type of support provides immediate relief to the client?

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Karli Yoder · Answer 1

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Upper airway obstruction with tongue closure may be associated with damage Changes in alertness and level of consciousness. Clients with severe hypoxia (O2)

Saturation of 40 mm Hg and this is an emergency for hypercapnic (CO2 saturation of 75 mm Hg)

Tracheotomy for relief in 2 minutes. Laryngeal repair is performed to prevent laryngeal.

Cover cartilage cover. Clears the upper airway obstruction due to abdominal thrust maneuvering Foreign body. Autoradiating positive airway pressure resets full pressure during breathing

Users with severe sleep apnea