A 175-cm (5-ft 9-in) tall, 65-kg (143-lb) male with COPD and…
A 175-cm (5-ft 9-in) tall, 65-kg (143-lb) male with COPD and pneumonia is receiving VC, SIMV with the following settings:FIO2 0.28Mandatory rate 8Total rate 16VT 500 mLSpontaneous VT 275 mLPressure support 5 cm H2OPEEP 4 cm H2OVital signs have been stable for 48 hours and the following ABG analysis results are available:pH 7.35PCO2 52 mm HgPO2 82 mm Hg HCO3- 29 mEq/LBE +2 mEq/LSO2 (calc) 96%Which of the following should a respiratory therapist recommend?