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nonrebreather

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nonrebreather
[non′′rēbrēth′ər]
a breathing system having one-way valves so that exhaled carbon dioxide is expelled from the system and not inhaled again.


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Diagnosis and interventions Juana was placed on a 100% nonrebreather mask.
Eight hours after the procedure, he became hypotensive (systolic blood pressure range: 70-80 mm Hg) and tachypneic (respiratory rate: 30-40/min) and mildly hypoxic (oxygen saturation on pulse oximetry: 94% on continuous oxygen via nonrebreather mask).
Four patients had been intubated by an emergency room physician after developing worsening hoarseness; 2 patients had been intubated after undergoing a change in mental status secondary to hypoxia (oxygen saturation: <80% on a 100% nonrebreather mask); 1 had been intubated after developing stridor; and 1 had been intubated for airway protection after she became increasingly anxious and agitated.
 
 
 
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