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Which of the following modes of ventilation reduces the work of breathing by overcoming the resistance created by ventilator tubing?

A 75 kg (165-lb) male is being mechanically ventilated in the volume-control mode at the following settings: Tidal volume 550 mL, Rate 10, FiO2 0.30, PEEP 5 cmH2O Arterial blood gases reveal the following: pH 7.41, PaCO2 39 torr, PaO2 49 torr, HCO3 24 mEq/L Which of the following should the therapist recommend be increased?

Mr. Franklin, a 75 kg patient with ARDS, is being mechanically ventilated in VC-SIMV rate 12 and VT 600 mL. Over a period of 8 hours, the peak inspiratory and plateau pressures have increased to 66 and 45 mmHg, respectively. The attending physician asks the therapist to suggest changes to minimize the effects of rising airway pressures. The therapist should recommend initiation of

A weight W is hanging as shown in the figure. The rod AB is in the following loading condition:  hanging load.png

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A weight W is resting as shown in the figure. The rod CD is in the following loading condition:  supported load.png

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