Assessment of ventilatory parameters reveals data on a patie…

Assessment of ventilatory parameters reveals data on a patient involved in a MVC:Mode                              ACMandatory rate             12Pressure limit                25 cm H2OPEEP                              5 cm H2OFIO2                               0.40 I:E                               1:4pH                7.32PaCO2          60 torrPaO2            65 torrHCO3           27 mEq/LBE                +2 mEq/LPETCO2       20 torrAssessment of VD/VT indicate:

When administering oxygen therapy via air-entrainment mask a…

When administering oxygen therapy via air-entrainment mask at 30% running at 6 lpm the respiratory therapist assess the following? HR – 115 bpmRespiratory rate – 32 breaths/minSpO2 – 96% The patient demonstrate some chest retractions. What should the therapist do at this time?