A 173 cm (5 ft 8 in), 70 kg (157 lbs) male is receiving VC-V…
A 173 cm (5 ft 8 in), 70 kg (157 lbs) male is receiving VC-Ventilation in the ICU with the following an setting and ABG. Mode A/C pH 7.39 FiO2 0.60 PaCO2 48 torr Rate 22 BPM PaO2 68 torr Vt 550 mL HCO3 25 mEq/L PEEP 15 cmH2O BE 1 mEq/L Day Mon Tues Wed Thurs Peak Pressure PIP (cmH2O) 28 30 32 35 Plateau Pressure (cmH2O) 18 19 18 19 The respiratory therapist should recommend?