Why are pressure-supported breaths considered spontaneous?
What will be an ideal response?
(1) they are patient triggered
(2) the tidal volume varies with the patient's inspiratory flow demand
(3) inspiration lasts only for as long as the patient actively inspires
(4) inspiration is terminated when the patient's inspiratory flow demand decreases to a preset minimal value
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A. Reduced strength and endurance of respiratory muscles B. Smaller, narrower airways C. Trouble remembering to breathe D. Excessive mucus production
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A. deputy chief B. assistant chief C. division chief D. chief of department
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)