A respiratory therapist initiates noninvasive ventilation by…
A respiratory therapist initiates noninvasive ventilation by oronasal face mask on a 1-year-old child with bronchiolitis. The respiratory therapist assesses the child 10 minutes after providing NIV on the following settings IPAP: 8 cm H2O EPAP: 4 cm H2O Mandatory rate: 18/minute Inspiratory time: 0.6 second FiO2: 0.35 Total rate: 28 Heart rate: 115 beats/minute SpO2: 90% Moderate intercostal and substernal retractions are noted) Which of the following should the respiratory therapist do first?