A 171-cm (5-ft 7-in), 65-kg (142-lb) 43-year-old female is r…
A 171-cm (5-ft 7-in), 65-kg (142-lb) 43-year-old female is receiving PC, SIMVventilation. The following data are available: FIO2 0.40 pH 7.52 Mandatory rate 15 PaCO2 26 mm Hg Total rate 15 PaO2 110 mm Hg Set inspiratory pressure 18 cm H2O HCO3 – 21 mEq/L Exhaled VT 380 mL BE 0 mEq/L I:E 1:4 SaO2 (calc) 98% PEEP 10 cm H2O A respiratory therapist should recommend decreasing the