A 62 kg patient is receiving mechanical ventilation in the I…
A 62 kg patient is receiving mechanical ventilation in the ICU. ABG results and related data are:Mode: PC-SIMV FiO2: 70 Ti: 0.8 sec Mandatory Rate: 15 bpm Vt: 700 mL PEEP: 10 cmH2O Pinsp: 25 cmH2O ABG: pH 7.52/ PaCO2 18/ PaO2 130/ HCO3 14It would be appropriate for the RT to recommend decreasing any of the following except