You Are Caring for a Mechanically Ventilated Neonate at Risk

You are caring for a mechanically ventilated neonate at risk of developing intraventricular hemorrhage.Choose the best practice guidelines for this patient. I.Synchronized mode of ventilation
II.Adjust peak inspiratory pressure to maintain pH 7.45-7.55, PaCO₂ 40-45 mm Hg, and tidal volume within normal limits.
III.Adjust peak inspiratory pressure to maintain pH 7.25 to 7.35, PaCO₂ 40-55 mm Hg, and tidal volume within normal limits.
IV.Tidal volume 6-8 mL/kg
V.Respiratory rate 30-60 breaths/minute
VI.I-time 0.3-0.4 seCond
VII.Positive end-expiratory pressure 5-10 cm H₂O

A) I, II, V, and VII
B) I, III, V, and VI
C) II, IV, V, and VI
D) II, V, VI, and VII

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