An Important Advantage of Monitoring Mechanical Tidal Volumes Proximally Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

An important advantage of monitoring mechanical tidal volumes proximally is that:

• A) it decreases circuit resistance and dead space.
• B) it decreases the respiratory work for the patient.
• C) the measuring device is less susceptible to condensation.
• D) it eliminates the compressible volume factor of tubing circuits.

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