At What Pressure Is Pressure Support Not High Enough to Contribute

question 4

Multiple Choice

At what pressure is pressure support not high enough to contribute significantly to ventilatory support but is sufficient to overcome the work imposed by the ventilator system?

• A) 2 cm H₂O
• B) 5 cm H₂O
• C) 8 cm H₂O
• D) 10 cm H₂O

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