Auto-PEEP Is Known to Increase WOB in Spontaneously Breathing and Mechanically

question 14

Multiple Choice

Auto-PEEP is known to increase WOB in spontaneously breathing and mechanically ventilated patients.Which of the following maneuvers will reduce auto-PEEP in both types of patients?

• A) Increasing C_L
• B) Promoting a breath hold
• C) Shortening the expiratory time
• D) Lengthening the expiratory time

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