PEEP therapy is indicated for patients with which of the following?
A) PₐCO₂ of 95 mm Hg while receiving an FɪO₂ of 0.3
B) PₐCO₂ of 100 mm Hg while receiving an FɪO₂ of 0.8
C) Returned Vᴛ of 600 mL with a Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ of 12 cm H₂O
D) Returned Vᴛ of 800 mL with a Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ of 15 cm H₂O

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The PₐO₂/FɪO₂ for answer "A" is 317,which shows no ALI or ARDS.The PₐO₂/FɪO₂ for answer "B" is 125; this is an indication for PEEP therapy (PₐO₂/FɪO₂ < 200 for ARDS).The compliance for answers "C" and "D" is 50 mL/cm H₂O and 53 mL/cm H₂O,respectively.These compliances are normal for intubated patients.

PEEP Therapy Is Indicated for Patients with Which of the Following