Problem: A 60 year old male is being cared for in the surgical ICU after repair of a bowel perforation. On assessment his breath sounds are clear, O2 saturations are 97% on the monitor and he follows simple commands despite continuous sedation. His abg results are as follows pH 7.38, CO2 40, paO2 199, HCO3 27. His ventilator settings are as follows SIMV, rate 12, PS 12/PEEP 8, 40%. What are your next steps in the management of this patient? How would you facilitate his extubation? Need Assignment Help?