A 170-cm (5-ft 7-in), 69-kg (152-lb) male with ARDS has the following ABG analysis results:PH7.37PCO243 mm HgPO295 mm HgHCO3-25 mEq/LBE-1 mEq/LSO2 (calc)97%The patient is receiving VC, A/C ventilation with the following settings:F1020.70Mandatory rate12VT450 mLPEEPv7.goamp.com8 cm H2OWhich of the following is most appropriate?A. Decrease the FIO2 to 0.60.B. Change the PEEP to 5 cm H2O.C. Increase the minute ventilation.D. Maintain the current settings.
[Solved]: A 170-cm (5-ft 7-in), 69-kg (152-lb) male with ARDS…
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