A 60-kg (132 lb), 52-year-old man is admitted to the ICU for…
A 60-kg (132 lb), 52-year-old man is admitted to the ICU for the treatment of refractory hypoxemia. He is currently on volume controlled ventilation and pressure support of 10 cm H20 with an FIO2 of 0.60. Other information listed below: VITALS HR 120 RR 26 Spontaneous Vt 400 ml ABG pH 7.49 PCO2 30 torr P02 58 torr Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?