During which of the following steps of the decremental recruitment maneuver should you initiate PCV at 15 cm H2O and PEEP at 20 cm H2O?

A. Step 2 - Continue sedation
B. Step 4 - Immediately after initial RM
C. Step 6 - Following initial RM
D. Step 7 - Optimum PEEP


Answer: B

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