Which of the Following Changes Will Reduce the PaCO₂ in an Infant

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes will reduce the PaCO₂ in an infant on high-frequency oscillatory ventilation?

• A) Decrease Hz
• B) Decrease mPaw
• C) Decrease amplitude
• D) Decrease inspiratory time%

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