Question

A patient is receiving ventilation support via bag-valve-mask (BVM) resuscitator. Capnography is established and a blood gas is obtained to evaluate the adequacy of the ventilations. Which arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) value signifies adequate ventilations?

10 to 15 mmHg
20 to 25 mmHg
25 to 30 mmHg
35 to 45 mmHg

Answer 1

The arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) value that signifies adequate ventilations is 35 to 45 mmHg.

Step-by-step explanation:

The arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2) value that signifies adequate ventilations is 35 to 45 mmHg. A blood gas analysis is obtained to evaluate the adequacy of ventilation, and the normal range for PaCO2 is within this range. If the PaCO2 value falls within the range, it indicates that the patient is receiving sufficient ventilation support via the bag-valve-mask resuscitator.