The Unconscious Patient with a Closed Head Injury Is on Mechanical

question 5

Multiple Choice

The unconscious patient with a closed head injury is on mechanical ventilation.To improve brain perfusion through increased blood pressure,the carbon dioxide (CO₂) should be maintained at what level?

• A) 10 to 15 mm Hg
• B) 15 to 20 mm Hg
• C) 20 to 25 mm Hg
• D) 25 to 30 mm Hg

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