Making Adjustments to Ventilator Settings According to ABG Results (TMC Exam Prep)

This video breaks down practice questions that will teach you how to make adjustments to Ventilator Settings to help you prepare for the TMC Exam! ✅
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➡️ Question #1
A 74 kg male patient is intubated and receiving volume-controlled A/C ventilation with the following settings: FiO2 of 50%, set rate of 15 breaths/min, and a set tidal volume of 550 mL. The patient’s total respiratory rate is 29 breaths/min and the following ABG results were obtained:
pH 7.53
PaCO2 27 torr
HCO3 23 mEq/L
BE -2
PaO2 82 torr
SaO2 97%
Which of the following would you recommend?
A. Increase the FiO2
B. Increase the set rate
C. Increase the set tidal volume
D. Add mechanical deadspace

➡️ Question #2
A 52 kg female patient is receiving volume control A/C mechanical ventilation with a tidal volume of 400 mL, a set rate of 10/min, and an FiO2 of 35%. Her blood gas results are as follows:
pH 7.31
PaCO2 49 torr
HCO3 24 mEq/L
BE -2 mEq/L
PaO2 84 torr
SpO2 95%
Based on the given information, which of the following changes is appropriate at this time?
A. Increase the FiO2
B. Increase the tidal volume
C. Increase the set rate
D. Maintain the current settings

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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Practice Question
1:34 - Explanation
7:40 - Correct Answer

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