What is the optimal PEEP level given the following information?

A) 8 cm H₂O
B) 10 cm H₂O
C) 12 cm H₂O
D) 15 cm H₂O

Question

What is the optimal PEEP level given the following information?

A) 8 cm H₂O 
B) 10 cm H₂O 
C) 12 cm H₂O 
D) 15 cm H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At a PEEP of 8 cm H₂O,the P₍_a-et₎CO₂ has been minimized,meaning that a maximum number of alveoli have been recruited without overdistention.At a PEEP of 10 cm H₂O,the P₍_a-et₎CO₂ increases.This means that too much PEEP has been added.At the same time,the drops from 34 mm Hg at a PEEP of 8 cm H₂O to 30 mm Hg at a PEEP of 10 cm H₂O.This correlates with a decrease in cardiac output and the drop in blood pressure.

What Is the Optimal PEEP Level Given the Following Information