A 67 year old male patient who has been diagnosed with non-s…
A 67 year old male patient who has been diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer has been admitted for non-life-threatening hemoptysis associated with dyspnea for observation. Shortly after admission he becomes hypoxic with O2 sats in the mid 80s after coughing up several blood clots. His hemoptysis worsens and over the next several hours he has produced approximately 150 cc of blood. He is moved to the ICU in preparation for intubation and mechanical ventilation. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate therapy option for this patient?