The following data have been collected from a patient using…

The following data have been collected from a patient using a volume ventilator in the control mode:VC/ACVt  550mL Rate 20/minFiO2 0.45ABGpH 7.50PaCO2  26 mmHgPaO2   98 mmHgHCO3 23 mEq/LTo increase this patient’s PaCO2 to 40 mmHg, the ventilator rate should be adjusted to what level?

A respiratory therapist is working in the Medical ICU and th…

A respiratory therapist is working in the Medical ICU and the patient’s ventilator begins alarming. Upon entering the room, the therapist notices the patient coughing with secretions present in the ETT. The therapist suctions the patient and a minimal amount of secretions are pulled into the catheter. Which of the following should a respiratory therapist do FIRST?

A severe COPD patient enters the emergency department in res…

A severe COPD patient enters the emergency department in respiratory distress. An Arterial blood gas is drawn on room air. Thirty minutes later, an ABG is drawn on a 5 L/min nasal cannula. The data is recorded below.​ABG on Room Air​ABG on 5L/min Nasal Cannula​pH 7.33​pH 7.31​PaCO2 59​PaCO2 60​PaO2 42​PaO2 80​HCO3 36​HCO3 36Which of the following should be recommended at this time?