A Therapist Is Monitoring a Child on the Mechanical Ventilator

question 8

Multiple Choice

A therapist is monitoring a child on the mechanical ventilator who is hemodynamically stable. The PetCO₂ is 48 mm Hg. If accurate, what should be the PaCO₂?

• A) 43 to 48 mm Hg
• B) 45 to 48 mm Hg
• C) 50 to 53 mm Hg
• D) Exactly the same as PetCO₂

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Neuropeptide Y

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