Which of the Following Is False About Artificial Tracheal Airways

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about artificial tracheal airways and weaning?

• A) There are decreases in tube inner diameter (ID) and increases in V_E increase the work of breathing.
• B) The added work due to artificial airways can increase ventilator dependence.
• C) Artificial airways can increase the work of breathing nearly three-fold.
• D) Tracheostomy tubes increase the work of breathing more than can endotracheal tubes.

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