A patient who is afebrile is receiving VC ventilation with a…

A patient who is afebrile is receiving VC ventilation with a heat moisture exchanger for the past 24 hours. There is a progressive increase in peak inspiratory pressure. Auscultation reveals scattered coarse crackles and thick secretions are obtained during suctioning. Which of the following should a respiratory therapist do?

The following data are obtained from a 70 kg (154 lb) male p…

The following data are obtained from a 70 kg (154 lb) male patient with pneumonia on a volume ventilator: Mode:         SIMV Rate            4/min Vt                 800mL FiO2            0.4 pH               7.27 PaCO2        51 mmHg PaO2           70 mmHg HCO3          25 mEq/L Based off these data, which of the following would you recommend?