What Happens to Anatomical Dead Space If a Patient Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

What happens to anatomical dead space if a patient is mechanically ventilated through a tracheostomy tube?

• A) It is reduced.
• B) It is increased.
• C) It is unchanged if the cuff is inflated.
• D) It is unchanged if fenestration has been done.

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