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The first physical sign of increased WOB is ____ and a general appearance of agitation.

During pressure-controlled ventilation, a ____ may present an exponential decay or concave pattern depending on lung characteristics and patient effort.

In IRPCV, the patient is often sedated and paralyzed to prevent ____.

In PCV CMV the rate, TI or I:E ratio are set by the operator.

During time-limited ventilation (constant TI), a decrease in flow causes a ____.

Two indications for bilevel PAP are acute respiratory failure and ____.

During mechanical ventilation, atelectasis is an example of a condition related to ____.

The three considerations in which mechanical ventilation should be terminated or should not be started are based on (1) patient’s informed request, (2) _______________, and (3) reduction or termination of patient pain and suffering.

Prospective studies of patient outcome during mechanical ventilation indicate that hazards and complications are related to (1) _______________, (2) patient condition, (3) ventilator and artificial airway, and (4) medical professionals.

Depending on the features available on the ventilator, the I:E ratio may be altered by manipulating any one or a combination of the following controls: (1) ____, (2) inspiratory time, (3) inspiratory time %, (4) frequency, and (5) minute volume.