Question

A patient receiving propofol for bronchoscopy in the ICU becomes unresponsive to verbal or tac-tile stimulation. His pulse oximeter reads 85%. What action should the NP take to improve the patient’s oxygenation?

Answer 1

Propofol is the one kind of anesthesia that is used to induce the patient during the bronchoscopy.

The action of the NP to improve the patient's oxygenation are

- Stop immediately the infusion of propofol.

- administered immediately oxygen with the high amount and continue monitor of the oxygen saturation should be done.

- Keep ready for mechanical ventillation support if the oxygen level is not improved by oxygen administration by inserting the Endotracheal tube.

- Check for the presence of secretion, if present then performs suctioning.