4. Vital signs: HR, BP, MAP, urine output, PCWP, PAP and CVP monitoring are not
required, but useful tools in ensuring adequate perfusion.
5. Oxygen saturation should be maintained between 88 to 93%.
6. Most FiO
changes are made based on improvement in O
2
7. Transcutaneous PCO
ventilatory status change.
8. Monitor for adequate perfusion status by assessing capillary refill, skin turgor and
color, urine output change and persistent metabolic acidosis.
9. Secretions will present problems with ventilation if present. Usually secretions
are noted by a rapid rise in PaCO
decrease in chest wiggle.
10. If a cuff leak is used, monitor it closely during position changes. You may see
changes in amplitude and mP
, if available, is useful for trending PaCO
2
, a decrease in oxygen saturation and a visible
2
reflected on the 3100B HFOV.
aw
20
saturation.
2
and indication of
2