During the Application of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP),the Monitoring of Which

question 53

Multiple Choice

During the application of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ,the monitoring of which pressure will alert the respiratory therapist specifically to alveolar overdistention?

• A) Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)
• B) Plateau pressure (Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ)
• C) Mean airway pressure
• D) Transairway pressure (Pᴛᴀ)

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