A physician wants to start weaning a patient on CMV with the…
A physician wants to start weaning a patient on CMV with the following data: Mode – AC/VC Total rate – 28 pH – 7.28 Rate – 12 breaths/min Exhaled VT – 350 ml PaCO2 – 65 torr VT – 500 ml VE – 4.2 L/min PaO2 – 70 torr PEEP – 5 cm H2O I:E Ratio – 1:1.2 HCO3 – 25 mEq/L FIO2 – 0.45 PETCO2 – 20 torr BE/BD – +1 PIF – 30 L/min SpO2 – 92% The patient’s breathsounds are clear bilaterally and exhibiting intercostal retractions. What should be done at tis time?