Question # 37

A head-injured patient with suspected raised ICP is fighting the ventilator. Current EtCO₂ is 48 mmHg, SpO₂ 98%, MAP 75 mmHg. Which ventilatory target and intervention combination is MOST appropriate?

Options:

A.

Target EtCO₂ 25–30 mmHg; hyperventilate aggressively

B.

Target EtCO₂ 35–40 mmHg; deepen sedation/analgesia to reduce dysynchrony

C.

Target EtCO₂ 45–50 mmHg; avoid sedation to maintain neuro exam

D.

Target EtCO₂ 30–32 mmHg; bolus mannitol and increase PEEP to 15

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