Occlusion of the Expiratory Valve of the Ventilator at the End

question 61

Multiple Choice

Occlusion of the expiratory valve of the ventilator at the end of a tidal inspiration enables measurement of which of the following?

• A) Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ
• B) Peak airway pressure
• C) Maximum inspiratory pressure
• D) Maximum expiratory pressure

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