A patient is being ventilated with CMV(Assist Control-Volume…

A patient is being ventilated with CMV(Assist Control-Volume)mode, rate of 12/min, VT 600ml, fi02 0.60, PEEP 8 cmH20, The peak flowrate is 60 lpm with decelerating waveform. Ventilator Parameters: PIP 38 cmH20, total RR 24/min, I:E 1:0.8, Ve 16.8 L, air trapping is noted. Patient Assessment:  Patient is calm, no distress noted. Abg’s: pH 7.47, paC02 28 torr, pa02 100 torr,   HC03 22 meq/L, B.E. -4. Which of the following would you recommend?

An RT is called to the ICU to assess a patient whose ventila…

An RT is called to the ICU to assess a patient whose ventilator low pressure alarm is sounding.  The volume display shows exhaled tidal volumes varying from breath to breath. SIMV mode, Rate of 12/minute, VT 400 ml,  Fi02 0.40. The patient has no spontaneous effort.  After manual ventilation is initiated, the therapist should: