When Endotracheal Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation Are Indicated for a Pediatric

question 12

Multiple Choice

When endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation are indicated for a pediatric patient with asthma, which of the following ventilator setting adjustments should the therapist consider making?

• A) 25% inspiratory pause
• B) Tidal volume 10 mL/kg
• C) Low to moderate positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
• D) Low FiO₂

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