A 5’10” male patient currently on BiPAP of 15/8 cm H2O with…
A 5’10” male patient currently on BiPAP of 15/8 cm H2O with an FIO2 0.60 has orders for intubation and CMV. ABG was obtained while on NPPV: pH – 7.15 PaCO2 – 68 mmHg PaO2 – 48 mmHg HCO3 – 29 mEq/L BE – +4 mEq/L What settings should be recommended for this patient?