The following data have been collected from a patient receiv…
The following data have been collected from a patient receiving volume-controlled ventilation in the A/C mode: Vt 500ml, Rate 10/min, FiO2 0.50, PEEP 5cmH2O. ABG values are as follows: pH 7.44, PaCO2 42 mmHg, PaO2 56 mmHg. Based on this information what should you recommend?