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Posted by Cindy RPsgT, CRT on February 13, 2002 at 06:37:13:In Reply to: Re: pickwickian patient posted by Ron A. on February 13, 2002 at 05:17:17:
You didn't mention the patient's height, age, or history, but I would also think CHF/diuretic, as Steve so politely said. Room air sats at 80% while the patient is awake suggests something else is going on that won't be fixed in a sleep lab. BiPAP S/T with O2 can only help so much with this type of patient.
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