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1. Why would a patients respiratory rate be set at 28 on a mechanical ventilator?

   Regina518 replied to Regina518's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you so much!

2. Why would a patients respiratory rate be set at 28 on a mechanical ventilator?

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   . Ms. C is on a mechanical ventilator set on assist-control of 14, respiratory rate of 28, volume 650, oxygen 40%, and a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5

3. Why would a patients respiratory rate be set at 28 on a mechanical ventilator?

   Regina518 replied to Regina518's topic in Student Assist

   But her bicarbonate is low. so a higher resp rate on the ventilator would lower it even more according to your answer, no? Also i meant metabolic acidosis.

4. Why would a patients respiratory rate be set at 28 on a mechanical ventilator?

   Regina518 replied to Regina518's topic in Student Assist

   Sorry i meant metabolic acidosis... typo

5. Why would a patients respiratory rate be set at 28 on a mechanical ventilator?

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   Mechanical ventilators are usually set between 12-16 breaths per minute but one patient in a case study I am working on, has her ventilator set at 28. The Patient Bicarbonate level is low at 7 and is in respiratory acidosis. Just wondering. I have n...