When the patient stabilizes on mechanical ventilation with a PEEP of 12 cm H₂O and the FIO₂ has been reduced to 0.40, how should the PEEP level reduced?

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Reducing PEEP (Positive End-Expiratory Pressure) should be done cautiously to prevent lung collapse and to ensure the patient's oxygenation remains adequate. Decreasing PEEP in small increments, such as 2 cm H2O every 6 hours, allows for careful monitoring of the patient's response and ensures stability before making further reductions. This approach minimizes the risk of adverse effects associated with rapid changes in lung mechanics.

When the Patient Stabilizes on Mechanical Ventilation with a PEEP