During Initial Mechanical Ventilation of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

question 15

Multiple Choice

During initial mechanical ventilation of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient with chronic hypercapnia, what PaCO₂ is most likely used as a target value?

• A) 30 mm Hg
• B) 40 mm Hg
• C) 55 mm Hg
• D) 75 mm Hg

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