Preset positive pressure used to augment the patient's inspiratory effort is known as
a. positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
b. continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
c. pressure control ventilation (PCV).
d. pressure support ventilation (PSV).
D
Preset positive pressure used to augment the patient's inspiratory efforts is known as pressure support ventilation. With continuous positive airway pressure, positive pressure is applied during spontaneous breaths; the patient controls rate, inspiratory flow, and tidal volume. Positive end-expiratory pressure is positive pressure applied at the end of expiration of ventilator breaths.
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