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III.
C. Assessment may also include additional data, when available, such as PetCO2
(end-tidal CO2), SpO2, and hemodynamic data.
D. Adjust the ventilator settings so that ABG results are acceptable.
Patient Category
Normal
Chronic CO2
Retention
pH
7.35-7.45
7.30-7.45
7.35-7.50
7.25-7.45
PaCO2
35-45 mmHg
45-55 mmHg
adjust to pH
range
35-50 mmHg
Adjust to pH
range
PaO2
> 80 mm Hg
55-75 mmHg
SpO2
92-97%
>89%
> 65 mm Hg
> 60 mmHg
90-95%
90-95%