Which of the following values are indicative of acute respiratory failure and the need for ventilatory support?
1)Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)= −25 cm H₂O
2)Dead space to tidal volume ratio (VD/Vᴛ)= 0.4
3)Vital capacity (VC)= 8 mL/kg IBW
4)pH = 7.20
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1 and 4 only

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The critical values for the parameters listed are maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)-20 to 0,dead space to tidal volume (VD/Vᴛ)0.3-0.4,vital capacity (VC)<10-15 mL/kg ideal body weight (IBW),and pH <7.25.

Which of the Following Values Are Indicative of Acute Respiratory