Question

The following data were obtained while an adult patient was receiving VC A/C ventilation with an FIO2 0.50.

0800 0815 0830 0845 HR 88 98 103 110 BP (mm Hg) 132/85 125/83 115/80 102/72 SpO2 (%) 82 90 94 96 Static Compliance 22 38 52 43 PEEP (cm H2O) 5 12 17 20 Which of the following PEEP levels should the respiratory therapist recommend?
A. 12 cm H2O
B. 17 cm H2O
C. 20 cm H2O
D. 5 cm H2O

Answer 1

The respiratory therapist should recommend a PEEP level of 17 cm H2O. Hence the correct answer is option B

Step-by-step explanation:

The respiratory therapist should recommend a PEEP level of 17 cm H2O. PEEP stands for Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, and it is used to keep the airways open and prevent alveolar collapse during mechanical ventilation. By applying a constant pressure at the end of exhalation, PEEP improves oxygenation and promotes better lung recruitment.

Hence the correct answer is option B