A Physician Has Selected a Pressure Support Protocol to Wean

question 54

Multiple Choice

A physician has selected a pressure support protocol to wean a patient off ventilatory support. Which of the following pressure levels would you recommend to begin the weaning process?

• A)pressure sufficient to obtain a V_T of 3 to 5 ml/kg of ideal body weight (IBW)
• B)pressure sufficient to overcome the imposed workload
• C)pressure sufficient to obtain a V_T of 8 to 10 ml/kg IBW
• D)pressure equal to 30% of the volume-cycled peak inspiratory pressure

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