A 60-kg (132 lb), 52-year-old man is admitted to the ICU for…

A 60-kg (132 lb), 52-year-old man is admitted to the ICU for the treatment of refractory hypoxemia.  He is currently on volume controlled ventilation and pressure support of 10 cm H20 with an FIO2 of 0.60.  Other information listed below: VITALS HR 120 RR 26 Spontaneous Vt 400 ml ABG pH 7.49 PCO2 30 torr P02 58 torr Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?

The following data are collected from an infant receiving pr…

The following data are collected from an infant receiving pressure-controlled ventilation: VENT SETTINGS Mode PC-IMV Vent RR 35 Ispiratory pressure 26 cm H20 FI02 0.4 PEEP  6 cm H20 ABG RESULTS pH 7.27 PaCO2 52 torr Pa02 47 torr HCO3 22 mEq/L The respiratory therapist should recommend which of the following?

A postoperative 46-year-old, 80 kg (176 lb) patient is breat…

A postoperative 46-year-old, 80 kg (176 lb) patient is breathing spontaneously at a rate of 30 with an FIO2 0.50.  The  ABG results are obtained: ABG RESULTS pH  7.29 PCO2 62 torr PO2 64 torr HCO3  29 mEq/L BE 4 Mechanical ventilation is instituted with a Vt of 600 ml and an FIO2 of 0.50.  The SIMV rate should be set on which of the following?