What Is the Recommended Response to a Drop in PaO₂

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended response to a drop in PaO₂ when the PEEP level is reduced in a mechanically ventilated patient?

• A) Increase the FiO₂.
• B) Return the PEEP to the previous level.
• C) Increase the rate of mechanical breaths.
• D) Do nothing.