What flow pattern is least optimal for ventilating a patient with cardiovascular instability?

a. Accelerating flow pattern
b. Square flow pattern
c. Decelerating flow pattern
d. Constant flow pattern


ANS: C
A square or even accelerating waveform may be useful in reducing mean airway pressure in pa-tients with severe hypotension or cardiovascular instability.

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