Your patient develops severe pulmonary edema with severe hypoxemia and a PaCO₂ of 55 mmHg.What therapy would you recommend to the attending physician? A)Oxygen via non-rebreathing mask B)CPAP with FIO₂ of 1.0 C)CPAP with BiPAP and an FIO₂ of 1.0 D)Intubate and use blow-by at an FIO₂ of 0.50

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The patient has severe hypoxemia and hypercapnia (elevated PaCO2), indicating respiratory failure. BiPAP provides both inspiratory and expiratory pressure support, which can help improve ventilation and oxygenation without the need for intubation.

Your Patient Develops Severe Pulmonary Edema with Severe Hypoxemia and a PaCO2

Your Patient Develops Severe Pulmonary Edema with Severe Hypoxemia and a PaCO₂