A patient receiving high frequency oscillation ventilation (HFOV) has demonstrated excess CO2 retention on a recent arterial blood gas. Which of the following could be adjusted to correct this situation?
A. Mean airway pressure
B. Amplitude (?P)
C. Inspiratory time
D. Oxygen concentration
Answer: B. Amplitude (?P)
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