You Are Caring for an Infant with RDS

question 28

Multiple Choice

You are caring for an infant with RDS. Nasal CPAP has been used; however, the infant suddenly deteriorates and is demonstrating severe hypoxemia on an FiO₂ of 0.60. What should be done next?

• A) Increase the CPAP.
• B) Intubate the infant and begin mechanical ventilation.
• C) Switch to nasal CPAP.
• D) Increase the FiO₂.

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