Which of the Following Mechanisms Explains the Hepatic Dysfunction in Patients

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms explains the hepatic dysfunction in patients receiving positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) ?

• A) Decreased hepatic blood flow
• B) Increased portal venous pressure
• C) Hepatic congestion
• D) Increased bilirubin conjugation

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