What Is the Target Range for PaCO₂ in the Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the target range for PaCO₂ in the patient with intracranial hypertension?

• A) 25 to 30 mm Hg
• B) 25 to 35 mm Hg
• C) 35 to 40 mm Hg
• D) 33 to 37 mm Hg

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