A Therapist Is Monitoring a Child on the Mechanical Ventilator

question 2

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

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