During the Implementation of Permissive Hypercapnia, Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

During the implementation of permissive hypercapnia, which of the following concepts is the most critical to prevent complications of this strategy?

• A) The PaCO₂ should never reach 100 mm Hg.
• B) The pH should never remain below 7.20.
• C) The rate at which the CO₂ rises may be more important than the actual PaCO₂.
• D) The target PaCO₂ should be reached in 48 hours.

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