11th November 2021

An 86-year-old female with a known history of COPD undergoes a hip replacement under general anaesthesia

An 86-year-old female with a known history of COPD undergoes a hip replacement under general anaesthesia. The operation goes as planned and the patient is placed on a 24% venturi mask post-op. On repeated ABGs the pH is reduced and the CO2 levels are elevated. She is diagnosed with respiratory acidosis. What is the best management option for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.