[Answered]: A 28 year old man is trapped in a fire in the…

A 28 year old man is trapped in a fire in the hospital laundry room and has an inhalation injury and burns over 35% of his body. As oxygen is being initiated in the emergency department, he is placed on a pulse oximeter and arterial blood gases are drawn. Blood gas, electrolytes, pulse oximetry and vital signs show the following: VITAL SIGNS: Pulse 118 /min Blood Pressure (NIBP) 130/90 mmHg Temperature 38.0C RR 32 /min SpO2 94% ABG FiO2 0.21 pH 7.29 PaCO2 28 mmHg BE -12 mEq/L PaO2 72 mmHg SaO2 95% (calculated) 1) Please provide your interpretation of the ABG 2) What are some other things you would be concerned about with this patient given the nature of his injuries? 3) What recommendations would you make for treating this patient?