A patient post hip replacement remained on mechanical ventil…
A patient post hip replacement remained on mechanical ventilation due to complications. Assess the ventilation to perfusion ratio with the following information given:Mode A/C Tot Rate 20 Pulse – 125Rate 14 Ex. VT 500 ml BP – 95/55VT 450 ml PIP 25 ml SpO2 – 85%PEEP 10 cm H2O Plat 20 ml QT – 4 lpmFIO2 0.80pH – 7.27PaCO2 – 55 mmHgPaO2 – 52 mmHgHCO3 – 25 mEq/LHb – 14 mg/dlSaO2 – 80%What assessment would you convey to the surgeon?
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