Technician Sally has a patient with decreased lung capacity and a high Paco₂. She is already performing IPPV up to 30cm H₂O at 8 bpm. How can Sally correct the respiratory acidosis without increasing tidal volume? A)Hypoventilate B)Decrease tidal volume C)Hyperventilate D)Ask the surgeon to hurry up

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When respiratory acidosis cannot be corrected by increasing the tidal volume of the patient, then performing hyperventilation during IPPV will decrease the amount of Paco₂ in the blood.

Technician Sally Has a Patient with Decreased Lung Capacity and a High