A patient on vent support is on the current vent settings an…
A patient on vent support is on the current vent settings and ABG results:Mode = AC pH = 7.34 f = 24 PaCO2 = 56 mmHg VT = 580 ml PaO2 = 42 mmHg FIO2 = .60 HCO3 = 30Optimal PEEP study shows:PEEP SaO2 BP 5 82% 128/85 8 86% 120/82 10 90% 105/70 12 94% 101/63The optimal PEEP is: