BONUS: During a fixed-wing transport of a mechanically venti…
BONUS: During a fixed-wing transport of a mechanically ventilated patient, it is imperative the RT consider that:I. as altitude increases, trapped gas will decreaseII. as altitude increases, trapped gas will increaseIII. the FiO2 decreases with increased altitudeIV. the delivered tidal volume from the ventilator must be doubled for every 5000 feet of increase in altitudeV. the PaO2 decreases with increased altitude