A Preterm Neonate Is Being Supported with Nasal SiPAP

A preterm neonate is being supported with nasal SiPAP.The baseline CPAP level is set at 6 cm H₂O,the high CPAP level at 10 cm H₂O,the rate is 20 "sigh" breaths,and the FɪO₂ is 0.8.The baby's PₐO₂ on these settings has been steadily declining and is now 48 mm Hg.The physician and respiratory therapist decided to use nasal HFV before intubating and using mechanical ventilation.The initial settings for NHFV for this patient should include which of the following?

A) MAP = 10 cm H₂O; frequency = 8 Hz; FɪO₂ = 1.0
B) MAP = 10 cm H₂O; frequency = 10 Hz; FɪO₂ = 0.8
C) MAP = 6 cm H₂O; frequency = 8 Hz; FɪO₂ = 0.8
D) MAP = 6 cm H₂O; frequency = 10 Hz; FɪO₂ = 1.0

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