Weaning from APRV includes which of the following?
a. Increasing the Phigh and decreasing the Thigh
b. Decreasing the Phigh and increasing the Thigh
c. Increasing the Plow and decreasing the Tlow
d. Decreasing the Plow and increasing the Tlow
ANS: B
Weaning from APRV requires "drop and stretch." This means decreasing the Phigh and increasing the time at that pressure level by 2-3 cm H2O.
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