You Are Transporting an Intubated Patient, with a Heartbeat and on the Ventilator

Multiple Choice

You are transporting an intubated patient, with a heartbeat and on the ventilator, to another hospital for specialized care. The patient is sedated with the following vital signs: pulse 68, respiration via ventilator at 12/minute, blood pressure 112/68, SpO₂ 97%, and PETCO₂ 40 mHg. When reassessing the patient, which of the following is the greatest concern and demands that the EMT notify the ALS provider?

A) Blood pressure 102/58
B) SpO₂ drop to 96%
C) Pupils both are 4 mm
D) PETCO₂ level 15 mmHg