Annie is a medical researcher who is studying a new disease and where it came from. After collecting all of the facts about this new disease, it is time for the research team to make a decision about whether they
can help the people who are infected with the disease. Annie feels as though it is only right to help them,
but others on the team think that it would be too risky.
Which two healthcare trends are being described in this scenario?
technology trends
epidemiology trends
bioethical trends
socioeconomic trends

20 times a minute is usually the average respritory rate of an adult. additionally the patient is breathing on his own, is clearly maintaining his airway, and is intaking a sufficient amount of air. you shouldn't use a bag valve mask, cpap, or other form of positive pressure ventilation, unless the patient has lost control of his airway, and is not breathing (apneic) or has rapid breathing or slow and shallow respirations. this patient would most likely and should be put on an non-rebreather mask or nrb attached to 100% high flow oxygen at 15 l/min. don't use a nasal cannula, as the amount of oxygen it provides is limited with a rate of 6 l/min.