Following a near-drowning, a patient is intubated ...

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Question Number 12

Following a near-drowning, a patient is intubated and on mechanical ventilation. Her neurological examination demonstrates no response to painful stimulation. She has a gag-and-swallow reflex. She also has positive cold calorics and doll's eye sign. Her CT scan reveals diffuse edema. Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding her injury?

A. The organ donation agency should be notified because she has met criteria for brain death.

B. This is a global injury due to anoxia and may be treated with TH.

C. Near-drowning typically produces vasogenic cerebral edema and should be moni tored with an ICP catheter.

D. The most important issue with her is the potential for pulmonary complications.

✔ Correct Answer:

B. This is a global injury due to anoxia and may be treated with TH.

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