Question

A PaO2/FIO2 ratio (P/F ratio) of 186 is indicative of:

A) ALI
B) ARDS
C) Unlikely to succeed with extubation
D) Mean Airway Pressure needs to be decreased

Answer 1

A PaO2/FIO2 ratio (P/F ratio) of 186 is indicative of ALI (Acute Lung Injury).

Step-by-step explanation:

A PaO2/FIO2 ratio (P/F ratio) of 186 is indicative of:

A) ALI

Acute Lung Injury (ALI), also known as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a condition characterized by inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs, leading to hypoxemia and difficulty with oxygenation. A lower P/F ratio indicates impaired oxygenation and suggests a more severe form of ALI/ARDS.