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What is the consequence of too short exhalation time during spontaneous breathing?
What is the consequence of too short exhalation time during spontaneous breathing?
- Decrease in end-expiratory pressure
- Increase in end-expiratory pressure (correct)
- Increase in inspiratory pressures
- Decrease in inspiratory pressures
In ARDS, how can the I:E ratio be modified to improve ventilation?
In ARDS, how can the I:E ratio be modified to improve ventilation?
- Increased to 1:1
- Decreased to 2:1
- Changed to 1:3 (correct)
- Varied based on tidal volume
What is the primary purpose of using the lowest possible FiO2 to meet oxygenation goals?
What is the primary purpose of using the lowest possible FiO2 to meet oxygenation goals?
- Prevent airway injury
- Avoid parenchymal injury
- Avoid hypercapnia
- Prevent absorption atelectasis (correct)
Which ventilation mode allows the patient to control the respiratory rate and influence inspiration parameters?
Which ventilation mode allows the patient to control the respiratory rate and influence inspiration parameters?
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What characteristic defines Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV)?
What characteristic defines Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV)?
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What effect does insufficient peak flow rate have on a patient?
What effect does insufficient peak flow rate have on a patient?
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What is the normal I:E ratio during spontaneous breathing for normal patients?
What is the normal I:E ratio during spontaneous breathing for normal patients?
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Why should the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) be minimized in mechanical ventilation?
Why should the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) be minimized in mechanical ventilation?
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