Which of the Following Is False About Flow Triggering of Spontaneous

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about flow triggering of spontaneous breaths during mechanical ventilation?

• A) Flow triggering lowers the patient's work of breathing.
• B) Flow triggering is preferred for initiating spontaneous breaths.
• C) Flow triggering reduces the work of breathing due to small endotracheal tubes.
• D) Flow triggering results in better patient-ventilator synchrony.

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