A Patient with Asthma Is Being Ventilated in PSV,5 Cm

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with asthma is being ventilated in PSV,5 cm H₂O,with CPAP of 5 cm H₂O.The patient has chest wall retractions on most breaths and appears to have an increased WOB.The following graphic occurred the entire time the respiratory therapist was assessing the patient.What does this graphic demonstrate?

• A) Trigger asynchrony
• B) Mode asynchrony
• C) PEEP asynchrony
• D) Cycle asynchrony

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