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What interventions in his ventilation might you use, or ask the respiratory therapist to make?

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PMHx CAD NIDDM CRI TIA
 

None; blood gases are fine
increase ventilator O2 concentration
decrease O2 concentration to wean him off the vent
increase RR to raise pO2
increase RR to lower pCO2
increase TV
suction him to clear possible secretions
increase peep
 
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