What Is the Purpose of the Delivery of Small Volumes

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the delivery of small volumes of gas at a high frequency (100 to 250/min) to the airways via a mouthpiece that serve to increase mean airway pressure?

• A) To break up secretions
• B) To distribute ventilation more evenly
• C) To decrease mean airway pressure
• D) a and b

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Definitions:

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