The respiratory therapist is monitoring a mechanically venti…
The respiratory therapist is monitoring a mechanically ventilated postoperative patient who had a craniotomy with an ICP of 14 mmHg. The following arterial blood gas results are available. pH – 7.37 PaCO2 – 41 PaO2 – 89 HCO3 – 27 SaO2 – 96%Based on this information, which of the following should the therapist do?