Approximately What Level of Pressure Support Is Required to Overcome

question 18

Multiple Choice

Approximately what level of pressure support is required to overcome the work of breathing imposed by an 8-mm endotracheal tube in a patient with a spontaneous minute ventilation of 12 L/min?

• A)3
• B)5
• C)8
• D)11

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