In Which of the Following Situations Is Volume-Controlled Ventilation Sometimes

question 10

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is volume-controlled ventilation sometimes used?
1) When a precise PaCO₂ has to be maintained (some closed-head injuries)
2) When more even distribution of ventilation is required
3) When ventilating patients with severe, refractory hypoxemia
4) When ventilating patients with unstable or changing ventilatory drives

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)3 and 4 only
• C)1, 2, and 3 only
• D)1, 3, and 4 only

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