A patient is receiving non-invasive positive pressure ventil…
A patient is receiving non-invasive positive pressure ventilation by mask with an IPAP of 12 cm H2O and an EPAP of 4 cm H2O. Corresponding blood gas data is as follows: pH 7.49 PaCO2 30 mm Hg PaO2 87 mm Hg HCO3- 24 mEq/L BE -0 mEq/L Which adjustment is most appropriate?