During HFOV Manipulation of Which of the Following Components Establishes

question 14

Multiple Choice

During HFOV manipulation of which of the following components establishes the continuous distending pressure?

• A)Gas flow through the pneumotachometer during expiration
• B)Peak inspiratory pressure-trough pressure gradient
• C)Inspiratory valve aperture
• D)Bias flow

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