Case Scenario IThe physician has ordered abg from a 67 year-…

Case Scenario IThe physician has ordered abg from a 67 year-old 60kg patient post-intubation due to respiratory arrest secondary to COPD exacerbation. After 20 minutes of 100% oxygen the following arterial blood gases are analyzed:Ventilator parameters:    Vent Mode: AC  PIP   39 mmHg   RR 14              Pplat   32 mmHg  VT 650ml          SpO2    96%  FIO2 100%        PECO2    65  PEEP + 7cmH2O   pH 7.32    PaCO2 70 torr     PaO2 88 torr   SaO2 97%   PB 760 torr CBC – WBC 8,000 , Hb 11.5 g/dl, Hct 43%, Plt 155  Vitals – HR 95, bpm 125/82 mmHg, SV 68 ml/beat   This patient’s PAO2 is:

A patient was brought in to the ER from a building fire at h…

A patient was brought in to the ER from a building fire at her work. She demonstrates with SOB, breathing at a rate of 28 breaths/min, and stridor can be heard on auscultation. She is currently receiving oxygen via NRB at 12 lpm. What should the respiratory therapist recommend at this time?