A blunt thoracic trauma patient was diagnosed with pulmonary contusions. Ten hours after admission, which of the following findings is the best indicator of deterioration? PaO2/FiO2 ratio is 250 Negative inspiratory force is 38 cm H2O SpO2 is 97% on 3L O2 via nasal cannula PaCO2 is 48 mm Hg
[Answered]: A blunt thoracic trauma patient was diagnosed…
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