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A patient is receiving non-invasive positive pressure ventilation by mask. Current settings and arterial blood gas resul

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 2:59 pm
by answerhappygod
A patient is receiving non-invasive positive pressure
ventilation by mask. Current settings and arterial blood gas
results are as follows:
IPAP 12 cmH20
EPAP 5 cmH20
Rate 12/min
FI02 30%
ABG reads:
pH 7.37
PaC02 38mmHg
Pa02 53mmHg
HC03 22mEq/L
BE OmEq/L
Which of the following should the therapist recommend?