Which of the following statements best describes the application of the Open Lung Tool on the Maquet Servoi?
a. It is used to measure the level of the pa-tient's work of breathing.
b. It is used to prevent overdistention and collapse of the alveolus.
c. It is used to measure the static compliance and the airway resistance.
d. It can be used to select the optimal minute ventilation for the patient.
ANS: B
The Open Lung Tool allows the operator to select any method of evaluating the pressure of over-distention and the pressure that occurs when the lung unit collapses.
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