Which of the Following Are Potential Benefits from a Tracheostomy

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are potential benefits from a tracheostomy tube to enhance the weaning process?

• A) Reduced mechanical dead space volume, reduced airway edema, less work of breathing, increased V̇/Q̇ matching
• B) Reduced mechanical dead space volume, less work of breathing, increased V̇/Q̇ matching
• C) Reduced airway edema, increased V̇/Q̇ matching
• D) Reduced mechanical dead space volume, less work of breathing

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