Multiple Choice
Assess the following data obtained from the spontaneous breathing trials of four patients.Which patient is most likely to be weaned successfully at this time?
A) Spontaneous rate = 32 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 375 mL, PₐO₂ = 98 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.4
B) Spontaneous rate = 15 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 450 mL, PₐO₂ = 87 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.6
C) Spontaneous rate = 15 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 650 mL, PₐO₂ = 91 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.28
D) Spontaneous rate = 12 breaths/min, Vᴛ = 680 mL, PₐO₂ = 79 mm Hg, FɪO₂ = 0.5
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